Message from the Director - Robert Landau
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HAIS and HONOLULU Magazine Collaboration
 HAIS has enjoyed a long and fruitful relationship with HONOLULU Magazine, which includes collaborating annually on the Private School Guide. It is my sincere honor, privilege, and pleasure that our unique partnership with HONOLULU Magazine is now reaching a new level of collaboration.
HAIS member schools, in collaboration with HONOLULU Family and HAIS, are invited to work on a series of blogs for honolulufamily.com. The purpose of the blog is to demystify educational buzzwords and trends and inspire parents to take a proactive approach with their child's education. They are also a unique opportunity for HAIS member schools to share some of their best practices.
Each column will be written by a HAIS member school and will go live every third Monday of the month. The very first blog will be available on
honolulufamily.com and the HAIS website on Monday, January 30 after 8 a.m.. T
he articles will also be promoted through HONOLULU Family's social media and eNewsletter, as well as posted in e-news.
This partnership exemplifies the 21st Century Skillset, by giving HAIS member schools a platform to highlight authentic examples of progressive and relevant educational strategies. These articles will explore exciting programs that demonstrate creativity and critical thinking. Readers will learn how schools are helping students develop their character to become active learners who care about their future. Finally, these stories will feature how education in the 21st century is exemplified by independent schools, in Hawai'i.
On behalf of HAIS and our member schools, I would like to extend a huge mahalo to HONOLULU Magazine for their ongoing partnership. If your school would like to contribute to this collaboration, please complete this Areas of Excellence form, if you have not done so already.
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A Fond Farewell to Kendra Ozaki
Kendra Ozaki's last day at HAIS will be January 31st. Kendra has been with HAIS since 2006 and we would like to thank her for her many years of service and dedication to the organization. It was because of Kendra's efforts and passion for gardening that so many of our schools benefited from the Grow Hawaii Program. We wish her the very best of luck in her next endeavor. Aloha and a hui hou!
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LSOTF Regular Registration to Close January 31
Registration rates will increase on February 1, 2017, so be sure to take advantage of the lowest available conference fees.
For more information, ticket prices and registration dates, please visit the LSOTF registration page. For more information about the conference, please see our conference section below.
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Schools of the Future Call For
Proposals is Open
The 9th Annual Schools of the Future Conference, to be held on October 26 & 27, seeks proposal submissions related to pedagogy and best teaching practices to help educators prepare 21st century student learners. For more information, please visit the e-news
Conference Section below.
To submit a
proposal,
click here
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HAIS is Hiring: Administrative Assistant/Office Manager & Assistant Director for Accreditation and Licensing
HAIS is seeking an Administrative
Assistant/Office Manager and an Assistant
Director for Accreditation and Licensing
. Please visit the
HAIS Job Board
for complete job descriptions and
requirements. To apply, please email a resume and cover letter, including a description of relevant work experience, to Deanna D'Olier.
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We Need Your Input: Social Emotional Learning Feedback Form
Last year's Schools of the Future Conference generated a tremendous amount of interest in Social Emotional Learning (SEL) programs available to schools and the students they serve. As a result, HAIS is in the early phases of designing a program aimed to help schools and administrators engage in the process of selecting, and ultimately implementing, a SEL program in their school. To help guide this process, we would appreciate your feedback by completing a very short
Feedback Form (less than a minute). The purpose of the form is to gain a better understanding of the number of schools interested in establishing a SEL program, the type of support that is most desired and also identifying specific programs of interest. With any questions, please contact
Deanna D'Olier.
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It's Great to be a Teacher in Hawai'i: April 22
Registration is now open for the 2nd Annual "It's Great to be a Teacher in Hawaii" event to be held at Leeward Community College, on April 22. Who should attend?
- Substitute Teachers, Emergency Hires, Educational Assistants, Para Educators from any Hawaii public, private or charter school.
- Anyone interested in learning how to become a substitute or full-time teacher in a Hawaii public, private or charter school.
- Hawaii's 4000+ substitute teachers to receive complimentary PD.
For more information please view the
flyer and be sure to
r
egister.
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2017 Leading Schools of the Future: April 6-8
Join heads of school, trustees, development directors, business and HR managers, communication directors, admissions directors, facilities directors, athletic directors, and other school leadership, as we "reconstruct this place we call school." The program promises to not disappoint, featuring aspects of both traditional conferences as well as customized components, designed specifically to meet the needs of school leadership teams.
LSOTF Registration - Regular Registration to Close on January 31
Registration rates will increase on February 1, 2017, so be sure to take advantage of the lowest available conference fees.
For more information, ticket prices and registration dates, please visit the LSOTF registration page.
Team Discounts Available
Discounts are available for teams of 3 or more people from the same school or organization. Be sure to take advantage of the
lowest
conference fees available, during the regular registration period. To receive a Team Discount code, please contact Megan Polak.
Conference Updates
Be sure to visit the LSOTF webpage for more information about these new program announcements and for speaker updates.
LSOTF Pre-Conferences: April 6
The LSOTF Conference will feature 2 Pre-Conferences:
- NBOA - To register for the NBOA Pre-Conference, please visit the NBOA website. Note that you do not need to be a member of NBOA to take advantage of this opportunity. With questions, please contact Jennifer Fallon or call 202-407-7145.
LSOTF Hotel Reservations
The Ala Moana Hotel is offering attendees special LSOTF Conference rates.
Location: Ala Moana Hotel - 410 Atkinson Dr., Honolulu, HI 96814
Use the following
link
to book, modify or cancel your hotel reservations at any time. You may also contact the Ala Moana Hotel as follows: Reservations Toll Free: (800) 367-6025. Reservations Local Phone: (808) 955-4811.
Travel Grants Available
With support from the Hawaii Community Foundation, HAIS is very pleased to provide a limited number of travel grants to administrators from Neighbor Island HAIS member schools to attend the Leading Schools of the Future (LSOTF) Conference, on Oahu April 6, 7 and 8.
The awards will be granted on a first come, first served basis and will range from $450 - $1,350, for 1 to 3 attendees, per school. The support is intended to defray, but not entirely cover, the costs of attending the conference and can be used to cover airfare and hotel rooms at the Ala Moana Hotel. Upon completion and approval of the
Application Form
, further details of the grant procedure will be communicated to the award recipients. Reimbursement of documented travel costs up to the amount of the award, will occur upon completion of the conference.
Applications will be accepted until all grant money has been paid out. If you have any questions, please address them to
Deanna D'Olier
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2017 Schools of the Future Conference: Oct. 26 & 27
Call for Proposals Now Open: March 10
The 9th Annual Schools of the Future Conference, to be held on October 26 & 27, seeks proposal submissions related to pedagogy and best teaching practices to help educators prepare 21st century student learners. The Conference explores a wide range of topics and ideas and program tracks are offered as a means of illuminating content that is of most interest to attendees. New tracks have been added to this year's conference, which include:
- Project/Design/Inquiry-Based learning
- Teaching & Learning with Technology
- Social & Emotional Learning
- Early Childhood Learning
- Education Research
- Place-Based & Culture-Based Learning
- STEM/STEAM
- Teaching & Instructional Best Practices
Session proposals can be submitted in one of the conference tracks listed above, but can also encompass a wide-range of topics. We would like to encourage presenters to consider incorporating the following areas of interest in their sessions: creativity, innovation, art integration, student-centered learning, global education, civic engagement, design thinking and 21st Century Learning. These topics are just suggestions, and proposals on all education-related areas welcome. Presentations that incorporate technology integration, regardless of the track selection, are always highly encouraged.The deadline to submit proposals is Friday, March 10, 2017. To submit a
proposal,
click here
. Please visit the SOTF Website for information on the Conference and submitting a proposal. Please contact Deanna D'Olier with questions related to the conference or submitting a proposal.
Registration to Open in March
Early Bird Registration will be opening in March.
The 2017 Schools of the Future Conference will take place on October 26 and 27, at the Hawaii Convention Center.
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For Students, Parents and Educators
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Hawai'i Youth Sustainability Challenge: January 29
The Hawai'i Youth Sustainability Challenge (HYSC) is a new mini-grant program, aimed to support emerging environmental projects from Hawai'i's public, private, and charter schools. Students and educators in grades K-12 will have the opportunity to apply for funding to kick start their own grassroots initiatives and identify new, sustainable solutions for their schools and communities.
Applications for the HYSC mini-grant are available on the
Kokua
Hawaii Foundation website portal. Students are encouraged to propose fresh projects or ideas that emphasize their environmental passions and motivation, interests in conservation education and desire to create sustainable, localized change. They must be presented as a team through one of the three structures:
- Individually-Powered Projects - One student and one teacher advisor
- Group-Powered Projects - Multiple students with one student leader and one teacher advisor
- School Collaboration-Powered Projects - Two or more schools collaborating on projects with one student leader and one teacher advisor
HYSC mini-grants will range between $150 to $1,000 based on the project scope and needs. The grant application period is now open and the deadline for submission is Jan. 29, 2017. Grants are scheduled to be distributed at the end of February through early March, and projects are required to be implemented by the end of June. M
ore information about the Hawaiʻi Youth Sustainability Challenge, is available on please visit
https://www.kokuahawaiifoundation.org/minigrants
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Youth Service
Hawai'i Grants: January 28
Youth Service Hawai'i's Youth Philanthropy Board has grant funds available (up to $750) to support service learning projects that:
* Are p
roposed by school or non-profit group of students with teacher.
* A
ddress community needs such as: Homelessness, Environment, Peace, Disaster Preparedness and
Elder Needs.
*
Are linked to school/subject curriculum.
For more information and to submit a proposal, please
visit
Youth Service Hawaii's website. Note that the dates on the application have been extended.
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Shriners' Hospital Art Contest: February 21
 The "Under the Sea" Art Contest is meant to inspire the design for Shriners' new EOS imaging system, Hawaii's safest imaging system. Shriners Hospitals for Children - Honolulu will be accepting submissions for its art contest from January 20 to February 21, 2017. Students will be judged in the following age groups:
- 8 years old and under*
- 9 - 13 years old*
- 14 - 18 years old*
*As of Feb. 21, 2017
The EOS Imaging System is a Nobel Prize-winning technology that produces life size, whole body images with up to 85 percent less radiation compared to conventional X-rays. This is important because children with scoliosis and other orthopaedic conditions are required to have many X-rays during their lifetime to monitor their condition.
The EOS Imaging System is to be acquired next year and Shriners Hospitals for Children - Honolulu will be the first hospital in the entire Pacific Basin to offer this level of care to children.
Original, hand-drawn illustrations with an ocean theme artwork MUST be submitted on an 8.5 by 11 inch paper (standard letter size) with a completed entry form. Other sizes, or artwork without a completed entry form will be disqualified.
The contest flyer, entry form and rules are available on the
Shriners' Hospital website.
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7 Youth Xchange Statewide Student Video Competition: February 28
ʿŌlelo is pleased to announce that the
2017 Youth Xchange Statewide Student Video Competition OmniContest site
is live and ready for your use. To register as a
Primary
Entrant, please click on Olelo-2017YXC.
The online process allows for a paperless workflow. Therefore, instead of having to print and sign the entry/cablecast release form, you need only acknowledge understanding of the release prior to submitting each entry. It is important to note that the system will not allow you to submit an entry until it has created a compressed file for streaming and judging.
If you have questions, please send an email to
youthxchange@olelo.org.
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Women's League of Central Union Church Scholarships: February 28
The Women's League of Central Union Church has announced the availability of the Kenneth O. and Doris A. Rewick Educational Aid Fund and the Ruth C. Scudder Scholarship. Both grants are awarded primarily based on character, scholarship, evidence of financial need, and community service and NOT on religious affiliation, as such.
Each year the funds to support these grants are provided by the Women's League Thrift Shop and designated monetary gifts for the grants. In previous academic years, award amounts were $1,000 to $1,500 each. Award amounts may vary from year-to-year and are at the discretion of the Women's League Executive Board. Application Forms and an Informational Fact Sheet are posted on the Central Union website
(click onto Scholarships and then select Scholarship forms.) It is essential that the student applicant complete all requested information.
Applicants will be notified by e-mail when their application is complete. Incomplete applications will not be considered and only the first fifty (50) completed applications will be reviewed. The applicant may
e-mail
or call the church office at
(808) 941-0957
and leave a message for the Chairwoman to check the status of an application or for additional information.
The deadline for a completed application packet is February 28, 2017.
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Board of Water Supply Poster & Poetry Contest: March 1
This year's contest theme is "Conserve to Preserve." Students are being asked to creatively express the importance of conserving water now to preserve our water supply for the future. All winning and honorable mention posters and poems will be displayed at different venues on Oahu, as well as be featured in our 2018 Water Conservation Calendar, which will be made available to the public at the end of 2017. Place winners can win up to $200 in prizes!
Poster Contest (grades K-6):
- Submit one original piece of artwork that relates to the theme on a 12 x 18-inch piece of paper.
- Use any art medium, except chalk, charcoal, and oil-based crayons.
Poetry Contest (grades 7-12):
- Submit one original, typed piece of poetry on a standard 8 ½ x 11-inch letter size paper.
- Keep the poem to 150 words or less and no longer than 20 lines. Any form of poetry is acceptable.
Entries must be submitted
with a completed entry form by Wednesday, March 1, 2017
to the Board of Water Supply Communications Office at 630 South Beretania Street or to any* Oahu satellite city hall during normal business hours (*except Hickam).
The contest entry form, complete contest rules, and additional information are available online at
www.boardofwatersupply.com
or can be obtained by contacting the BWS's Communications Office at 748-5041 or email
contactus@hbws.org
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#MyFreedomDay--a Global Day of Action to Help End Modern-Day Slavery: March 14
CNN will be covering the Global Day of Action on March 14, in a bid to raise awareness around modern-day slavery and human trafficking. The goal is to highlight individuals, projects, schools, cities and countries taking action to prevent this 21st century human-rights tragedy. CNN will be following daylight as it spreads across our world over that 24-hour time horizon. The student-led event will take place on March 14, 2017, and is being organized by the CNN Freedom Project. More information on the CNN Freedom Project can be found here: http://www.cnn.com/specials/world/freedom-project
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Mission PAWsible Contest: March 31
 The Hawaiian Humane Society is calling all Oahu youth in grades 6-12 to participate in their annual youth contest, Mission PAWsible. The theme this year is "
Be an animal hero." The Mission PAWsible Contest categories include Traditional Art (drawing and painting), Digital Art (photography series and video) and Written Word (poetry, short story and creative writing). Students must identify and describe a creative solution to an issue that companion animals in our community face, such as animal abuse and neglect, puppy mills or overheating in cars.
For more information about Hawaiian Humane's stand on animal welfare issues, visit HawaiianHumane.org/stand-on-issues. For more contest details visit the Hawaiian Humane Society Education webpage. All entries must be submitted by March 31.
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9th Circuit Civics Contest
The 9th Circuit Court of the federal court system has announced the topic for its annual civics essay and video contest - Not to be Forgotten; Legal Lessons of the Japanese Internment. The contest is open to high school students in the western U.S. and Pacific Islands, top submissions may win cash prizes, with 1st place finishers winning travel and accommodations to attend the 2017 9th Circuit Judicial Conference in San Francisco, CA. More information is available on the contest website.
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Ellison Onizuka Day of Exploration: April 29
This event is made possible by the Aloha Council, Boy Scouts of America and is free and open to the public. To be held on April 29 at the Neal Blaisdell Exhibition Hall, from 9am- 3pm. For more information about the STEM activities that will take place that day, please view the event flyer.
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Ignite Innovation 2017: Registration Open
Registration is now open for Ignite Innovation 2017 at 'Iolani School. The cost is $25 and there are a limited number of tickets available. Ignite Innovation is a one day professional development conference that will inspire and equip K-12 educators with innovative tools, ideas, and connections to transform teaching and learning. Session topics include PBL/DT, Makerspaces, EdTech, Physical Computing, Citizenship, Entrepreneurship, and more. there will be 1 1/2 hour, hands-on workshops and 45 minutes breakout sessions. Visit i
gniteinnovation.iolani.org to register.
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Google Classroom in Paradise Early Bird Registration Open: February 2
Join Alice Keeler and Michael Fricano II for a day of learning about Google Classroom and G Suite for Education, on July 1 from 8:00 am - 3:30 pm at 'Iolani School. Start the day with a keynote by Alice Keeler, followed by 3 break out sessions and a closing keynote by Michael Fricano II. Follow the hashtag #gcparadise and visit bit.ly/gcparadise to register. The early Bird ticket price is $167. Group rates for 10 or more are also available for $167, through June 2.
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Fulbright Distinguished Awards in Teaching Short-Term Program: February 15
The 2017
Fulbright Distinguished Awards in Teaching Short-Term Program
Online Application is now available for K-12 educators.
Through the Fulbright Distinguished Awards in Teaching Program, U.S. K-12 teachers and educators can apply for grants to engage in
2-6 week collaborative projects abroad
. Participants consult with and support projects with schools, non-profit organizations, teacher training institutions, and other educational organizations abroad. The grant award funds travel costs, lodging, meals, local transportation, and related costs. For
consideration please
complete the online application, which must be submitted by February 15.
This program is sponsored by the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs and is administered by the Institute of International Education.
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Most Likely to Succeed National Screening: February 16
Most Likely To Succeed is scheduled to air on PBS Hawai'i on February 16th, at 8PM. This is the first National broadcast of the film. This film will inspire its audiences with a sense of purpose and possibility, and is bringing school communities together in re-imagining what our students and teachers are capable of doing.
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University of Phoenix Teacher Appreciation Scholarship: Feb 22
Understanding the importance of making higher education highly accessible for students of all ages and backgrounds, University of Phoenix is pleased to offer a scholarship program to current teachers or aspiring teachers. As the largest private university in North America, we take very seriously our social responsibility to our students and the communities we serve. University of Phoenix is particularly committed to making degree completion possible for non-traditional students, despite their busy lives.
Through this scholarship program, twenty (20) full-tuition scholarships will be offered. Each scholarship will allow a prospective student the opportunity to complete a Master's of Arts in Education degree at University of Phoenix. Both online and ground classes are available at University of Phoenix.
Application Deadline: February 22, 2017
Award date: May 5, 2017
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Free Performance-demonstrations for Schools: "Myanmar Marionette Theatre"
Free Performance-demonstrations for Schools presented by the
East-West Center Arts Program:
"Myanmar Marionette Theatre" featuring puppets, dance, and music from Myanmar. The Myanmar Marionette Theatre is at the forefront of restoring the enchanting 18th-century Burmese puppet tradition and developing a new generation of artists and audiences. The performance will showcase puppeteers accompanied by live traditional music.
Two Programs: 9:00-10:00 a.m. & 10:30-11:30 a.m.
Location: UH-Manoa Orvis Auditorium
To book your reservation please email Annie Reynolds, East-West Center Arts Assistant, or call (808)944-7341.
Please include the following information for your reservation:
Performance time requested: 9:00 a.m. or 10:30 a.m.
Primary Contact's Name, Email Address, and Daytime Phone Number,
Grade Level(s) of students,
Number of students (plus accompanying adults) attending, and whether you would like to
inquire about bus assistance.
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2017 Gilder Lehrman National History Teacher of the Year
The Hawai'i Council for the Humanities and The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History are seeking nominations for the National History Teacher of the Year Award. The national winner will receive a $10,000 prize and attend a ceremony in their honor in New York City. A winner selected from each state will receive $1,000 and will become a finalist for the national award. For 2017, we are seeking nominations for outstanding K-12 teachers who find creative ways to bring history alive in the classroom and in their community. Deadline for 2017 nominations is March 31, 2017. Nominate a teacher today at
gilderlehrman.org/nhtoy
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Kamehameha Schools Education Technology Conference: June 5
The Kamehameha Schools Information Technology Division is pleased to host the 2017 KS Education Technology Conference.
* WHEN: Monday, June 5, 2017 (Unconference - FREE)
Tuesday and Wednesday, June 6-7
* WHERE: Neal Blaisdell Center
* COST: $175 per person for 2 days (Breakfast and lunch included)
Registration is now open and space is limited to 400 participants. The deadline to register is Friday, May 19.
More information about the keynote speakers, breakout sessions and conference will be coming soon.
For questions, please contact Mimi Wong
or Darrin Sato.
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Responsive Classroom Workshop: July 25-28
The Responsive Classroom approach to teaching emphasizes academic, social, and emotional growth in a strong school community. We believe that how children learn is as important as what they learn, and that academic success is inextricably tied to building social-emotional competencies.
Responsive Classroom 4-day workshops: July 25-28
Location: Le Jardin Academy (Kailua, HI)
- Responsive Classroom Course for Elementary Educators - Registration
- Responsive Classroom Advanced Course for Elementary Educators - Registration
- Responsive Classroom Course for Middle School Educators - Registration
For more questions or concerns please contact
Majken Johansson.
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Save the Date UH Manoa High School Counselor Workshop: Sept 8
This fall, the UH Mānoa Office of Admissions will be hosting their annual High School Counselors Workshop for Hawaiʻi high school counselors who work with juniors and seniors. This event is free and will include a resource fair, tours, important updates & information, and sessions showcasing various opportunities at UH Mānoa. The goal of this workshop is to inform our local counselors about the latest at Mānoa so they may guide students to make the most out of their Mānoa Experience as future Rainbow Warriors. Registration for this workshop opens in July. For more information and/or to add contacts to our list, please email uhmevent@hawaii.edu.
Note: Our office will provide complimentary airfare for ONE (1) neighbor island counselor per school. Ground transportation on the day of the workshop to and from the Honolulu International Airport will also be offered.
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Link and Resources
Psychologists and self help gurus have advice for people who feel stuck.
"School of the Future, " aired on September 14, 2016, on PBS
How can the science of learning help us rethink the future of education for all children?
Apple Teacher: A new program created exclusively for educators that offers tips, inspiration, news, and learning materials to help unlock the magic of Apple products in the classroom.
http://www.apple.com/education/teachers/ .
Film:
Ka Helena A'o: The Learning Walk
a 30-minute documentary co-produced by Josh Reppun and Kelsey Matsu, directed by Kelsey Matsu, shot on Oahu and Hawaii Island, explores through storytelling the efforts of six Hawaii schools and programs that are doing project-based, problem-based, culture and place-based learning, and doing it well. Ka Helena Aʻo can be seen at
kelseymatsu.com
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School and Other Upcoming Events
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February
March
April
Ongoing
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For more information about these events, click the links above to see the previous e-news issue with the original articles.
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