This is a very insightful article about education in Hawaii.  Until teachers make a living wage, things will not improve much.  Money isn't everything, but it is very high on the list.  The idea of a professional having to hold down multiple jobs to exist does not bode well.  Placing new teachers in at risk population areas (at risk schools) does not make sense.  You need seasoned veterans to teach in these areas.  I understand the seniority system so, up the salary/perks to drive them there.  Every new teacher should have a mentor (or maybe a tormentor) to guide them.  Pay the mentors to do the mentoring.  A program to train classroom assistants is a good beginning as well.   Greater use of the internet in the learning process could help too.