These facts about Hawai'i will surprise

The misconceptions of Hawai’i and Hawaiians needs to end. It’s time for us to tell our story 🙌🏽

In case you didn’t know: Nearly 200 years ago, literacy in the Hawaiian islands exceeded 90%, making the Hawaiian Kingdom one of the most literate nations in the world.

Today, one in six adults in Hawaii struggle with reading English, according to the National Center for Education Statistics. That means that they may be able to read simple texts but have trouble understanding more complex material.