Planning a Compensation Initiative for Hawaii’s Early Care and Education Workforce
This report explores key policy and design issues for Hawaii to consider in developing a compensation initiative. The report also provides an overview of current and recent initiatives launched in other states.
The focus of this study is on statewide and local efforts that directly increase the wages, bonuses, and/or benefits that practitioners earn in the private sector early care and education workforce based on education levels. Related initiatives, such as professional development, quality improvement, and unionizing efforts, are also discussed in relationship to overall efforts to increase qualifications and compensation.
