Leading with Purpose:
A Journey of Responsible Disruption for Reclamation
Discover how Kamehameha Schools Hawaiʻi is transforming education to reclaim and advance Native Hawaiian vibrancy and well-being. Rooted in cultural values and guided by a data-driven approach, this journey centers on purpose, empowerment, and sustainable innovation. Explore the evolving role of counselors, distributed leadership, and the collective commitment to ensuring our haumāna thrive as future leaders for their lāhui.
Operationalizing Purpose: Disruption and Redesign of a K-12 Counseling Program
Kamehameha Hawaiʻi’s reimagined counseling program empower haumāna by integrating data-driven strategies that foster ʻŌiwi identity. This system emphasizes college and career readiness, social-emotional learning, and personalized pathways. Explore how data and purpose drive meaningful change.
Understanding the Conditions: A Collection of Data to Inform our ʻŌiwi Edge Ecosystem
Explore how counselors and administrators are reimagining the K-12 counseling program by fostering pilina, clarity, and data-driven practices. This transformation aligns with Kuapapa Nui to empower haumāna, promote holistic success, and strengthen our ʻŌiwi Edge ecosystem. Dive into the innovative changes shaping a thriving lāhui and preparing students for future readiness.
Huna/Hūnā: Hidden Meaning and Critical Illiteracy in Indigenous Arts
Inspired by the exhibits at FestPAC, the ʻŌiwi Edge Arts Task Force explores the depth and purpose of Indigenous art through a unique lens. By curating and reinterpreting imagery, they question what happens when meaning is flattened and invite viewers to reflect on how we "read" and teach art. Discover how this work connects to haumāna-centered learning and why critical literacy is key to shaping culturally rooted futures.
Moʻolelo Masters: An Immersive Experiment in Disruption at Multiple Stages
Explore how Kumu and middle school haumāna co-created Moʻolelo Masters, an immersive, game-based experience blending Hawaiian values, academic learning, and cultural identity. From tying knots and scriptwriting to countering stereotypes with authentic narratives, this groundbreaking curriculum redefines education through collaboration and creativity. Uncover the methods, insights, and outcomes of this innovative approach to fostering deeper connections with ʻāina and empowering students as cultural stewards.
What I Didn’t Know: Learning Through Connections
Join Dr. Anita Erikson as she reflects on her transformative journey of cultural learning at Kamehameha Schools Hawaiʻi. From navigating her initial unfamiliarity with Hawaiian language and traditions to fostering connections that enriched her teaching and her haumāna’s growth, Anita shares insights into the power of collaboration, cultural awareness, and ʻŌiwi values in education. Explore her story of adapting music instruction to honor Hawaiian culture and inspire student agency.