Editor’s Note: The Hawai‘i state Senate confirmed Gov. Neil Abercrombie’s nine appointments to the Hawai‘i State Board of Education in a 24-0 floor vote on Thursday. Minutes later, they were sworn in by Chief Justice Mark Recktenwald in the governor’s
Editor’s Note: The Hawai‘i state Senate confirmed Gov. Neil Abercrombie’s nine appointments to the Hawai‘i State Board of Education in a 24-0 floor vote on Thursday. Minutes later, they were sworn in by Chief Justice Mark Recktenwald in the governor’s executive chambers. Honolulu Civil Beat broke down the candidates on Tuesday prior to their appointments, giving brief exerpts for each potential board member.
What do Gov. Neil Abercrombie’s nine Hawai‘i State Board of Education appointees say about education?
We’ve put together brief biographies and gathered each nominee’s Senate testimony as well as answers to questions from Civil Beat.
Read the whole story at Civil Beat.
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