Lei Kaiāulu
Lei Kaiāulu is an educational program designed to address academic outcomes through a more holistic approach where students learn about community and environmental issues, how those issues are being addressed, and develop a plan to engage community to increase awareness on the issues.
The project has three core components aimed at improving student learning through community immersion using relevant, place-based learning experiences.
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Integrated, place-based learning - teaching leadership and design-thinking through culture and relevant community issues
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Professional development for kumu - helping teachers implement effective, culturally-relevant practices and encouraging learning with haumāna
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Community engagement (leadership and workforce development) - connecting haumāna with industry experts and partners to learn about community issues, how they are being addressed, and potential careers
Understanding Community Issues
Exploring issues, like fire mitigation, that impact the health of our own community
Community Engagement
Learning from and working with community leaders
Huakaʻi
Visits to other wahi to learn how they are tackling issues in their communities.