This, in turn, affects the culture, economy, and government of the state as a whole. As a student who has attended several schools in Hawaii (and also in California and some schools in China), it is very clear that many schools are affected by this and there are very noticeable differences between each school's respective success that correlates to its success. regional economy and culture, and government influence. Overall, however, it is very clear that Hawaii is generally doing poorly compared to other places. In one of its lowest years, “Hawaii (remained) in the bottom 10%” (Daniel Para 3), ranking 46th as a state in the “2000 Developmental Report Card” (Daniel 2). This is reflected in major and recurring issues at the state level that significantly harm its school system. The failure of Hawaii's education system is caused and influenced by many factors. However, there are some reforms