The photo above captures the moment when a new ʻaha kūkā (to gather and talk seriously) was hatched. This one will be called ʻAha Kūkā: A Gathering Around Generative AI. The folks pictured above, Will Reppun, Evan Reppun Beachy, John Nash, Beth Rous and I agreed that education writ large needs to gather quickly to talk about ChatGPT, which arrived a few weeks ago. I am reminded of the work of James Burke and his series "The Day the Universe Changed." Today is one of those days. Stay tuned to @joshreppun on Twitter or Most Likely to Succeed on Facebook for information about this gathering. And if you want to be part of the design team, email me at MLTSinHawaii@Gmail.com.

What is Goodnight Moon With Jan Iwase? Jan is a graduate of Leileihua High School and the University of Hawaiʻi at Manoa. After many years as a teacher, she became a HIDOE principal in 2003. In 2018, after 45 years in education, Jan retired, but not really. One of the first education bloggers in Hawaiʻi, she is now a two-time author, public speaker and leader in the reimagine education movement. In these intimate, virtual "Goodnight Moon" sessions, Jan will lead participants in a reading of one of her blogs, which she will select, followed by a discussion. There is no pre-work, no stress, no homework, no paperwork. Come, be in community with your fellow educators!

So what is this "Manager's Special" you ask? Well, Mel and Josh, whether you try to bribe them or something worse, will not reveal their intentions or purposes. (Other than to say it will be an epic way to start the New Year.) You, oh curious and wonder-filled members of this WSCB/MLTS community will just have to trust us! (And non educators are welcome as well!)

Most Likely To Succeed, EIGHT years after its debut at Sundance, is still a thought-provoking documentary feature film that reveals the growing shortcomings of conventional education methods in today’s innovative world. The film explores compelling new approaches that aim to revolutionize education as we know it, inspiring school communities to reimagine what students and teachers are capable of doing. To date, MLTS has screened for tens of thousands of audiences around the world, igniting conversations and empowering change along the way. Join me for this special West Coast/Hawaiʻi friendly virtual screening on January 24th.

Recently, Making It author Stephanie Malia Krauss (SMK) came to Molokai for a PD day. She came at the invitation of another #ManaWahine, Principal Katina Soares (pictured right). SMK wrote on Facebook: "A few months ago, I was invited to Molokai - the island of my maternal Hawaiian roots. A place where generations of great and greater grandmothers and aunties grew up, were mothers and worked as teachers and principals. An ancestral home I had never been to. Here's a glimpse of how it's been so far: I connected with every school and educators from across the island. This included colleagues who are now dear friends. I visited the church where my great great grandmother, her parents, and many other relatives are buried. I sat in the pews where they worshiped in a church built by Saint/Father Damien (their priest). I have walked the beaches and woods where they would have walked, and I've been introduced to cousins I didn't know I had." SMK is coming out with her second book, Whole Child, Whole Life in May!

Tune in to Episode 11 of the Global Career Tech Education (CTE) Podcast hosted by Sylvester Chisom, with special guest Aaron Schorn, a celebrated educator and amplifier of youth in Hawaiʻi and internationally. The episode is titled, "The Best Way to Increase Human Connection in CTE." And join my Many Waʻa, One Voyage group for a discussion of this video podcast on January 25th. Aaron Schorn will join us. To watch/hear the episode, click here.

@WSCBPodcast, Episode 98. Of Polar Bears, the Ultimate Goal of Mankind and Educating Young Stewards, with Ali Pressel

Ali Pressel is an environmental sciences educator in Florida dedicated to bringing science exploration to students through project-based learning and outdoor field studies. She is a leader in career academy education and develops innovative ways to engage students in their local community and help them make connections between the natural world and their personal human stories. She actively collaborates with community partners (including National Geographic) to ensure real-world applications of natural resources management, citizen field science, and internship opportunities for her students. Editing for this episode is provided by the talented Evan Kurohara. Our theme music comes from the vast catalogue of music by master pianist, Michael Sloan. Please support this show by giving us a rating and writing a review wherever you get your podcasts.