Kamehameha Schools

Tag: Partnerships

September 13, 2021

Summer experiences create enduring cultural lessons for keiki

From Hawaiian healing techniques to the farm-to-table movement, haumāna explored cultural activities and ʻāina-based education offered through a new collaboration between Kamehameha Schools and community partners this summer. See story »

May 19, 2021

Hawaiian Kine Trading Co. wins KS’ Mahi‘ai Scale-up competition

Kamehameha Schools and its partners awarded a total of $135,000 to six local farms and businesses as part of its Mahi‘ai Scale-up business plan competition focused on strengthening Hawai‘i’s food systems. See story »

May 13, 2021

Six growers and gatherers advance to the finals of Mahi‘ai Scale-up competition

From a lo‘i in Waipi‘o Valley to a commercial processing facility in Kaka‘ako, Kamehameha Schools’ Mahi‘ai Scale-up business plan competition finalists come from all sectors of Hawai‘i’s growing local food system. See story »

April 27, 2021

KS celebrates opening of Kalanihookaha Community Learning Center in Nānākuli

Named for the professional legacy of Dr. Agnes Kalanihookaha Cope, known fondly by many as “Auntie Aggie,” the center will serve as a place for gathering and learning for community residents and program partners alike. See story »

April 22, 2021

A mushroom grower, a juice maker and more: Meet this year’s Mahi‘ai Scale-up competitors

All entrants in the 2021 competition will receive free business training and support through KS partnerships with the Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement and The Kohala Center (TKC). See story »

August 6, 2020

KS Digital: Modernizing our approach to education

Kamehameha Schools has launched KS Digital, an online educational tool made possible through a partnership with Arizona State University, a national leader in online training platforms and technology. KS Digital gives haumāna of all ages access to Hawaiian culture-based education anywhere and anytime. See story »

June 25, 2019

KS and Hawaiʻi Pacific Health join forces for greater community impact

Kamehameha Schools has joined forces with Hawaiʻi Pacific Health (HPH) to improve the education, health, economic stability and social well-being of students and families across Hawaiʻi. The partnership is KS’ first with a non-profit health care system. See story »

May 6, 2019

MAʻO Organic Farms, KS and Central Pacific Bank form unique partnership on Wai'anae Coast

The landmark collaboration will expand MAʻO Organic Farms’ social enterprise program and acreage. See story »

March 25, 2019

Flying kites, pounding ‘uala keep East Hawai‘i preschool kumu learning

As many as 60 early learning educators from preschools across East Hawai‘i who attended a day of professional development workshops on the KS Hawai‘i campus as part of the East Hawai‘i Early Learning Consortium’s Second Conference – I Ola No Ke Kino, which translates to “nourishing the mind and soul with knowledge.” See story »

March 20, 2019

New KS energy monitoring system to serve as an education tool

In collaboration with the local utilities and industry, Kamehameha Schools is the first private school to utilize Hawaiian Electric’s Real-Time Monitoring program at its campuses and select properties. See story »

March 5, 2019

Ed Hui brings communications professionals together

More than 20 communications professionals from public and private schools, government agencies and universities gathered last week at the Hawai‘i State Department of Education (HIDOE) Office of Curriculum and Instructional Design for a panel discussion about communications in the education field. See story »

February 22, 2019

KS receives Business Leader Award for protecting Hawaiʻi from invasive species

Kamehameha Schools recently received the Hawai‘i Invasive Species Council Business Leader Award for its fight against invasive species – specifically the coconut rhinoceros beetle. The award was presented at the Hawai‘i State Capitol on February 15. See story »

February 11, 2019

KS tops the state in national board-certified educators

Five KS educators recently achieved certification by the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards, bringing the number of certified KS educators to 75! See story »

January 25, 2019

National and local early learning funders tour Māʻili Learning Center

The Early Childhood Funders Collaborative – a national group of early learning funders – launched a three-day Hawai‘i study tour by visiting the KS Community Learning Center at Ma’ili (CLCM). See story »

December 5, 2018

Ko‘olau community orgs and funders collaborate to cultivate ‘āina-based education

Koʻolau ʻĀina Aloha – a hui of 24 Windward O‘ahu non-profits – has secured the support of funders including Kamehameha Schools to cultivate ‘āina-based education programs for area haumāna and the community. See story »

October 24, 2018

Kamehameha Schools forms partnership with Microsoft

The goal of KS’ partnership with Microsoft is to prepare students for the highly competitive work environment by introducing personalized and relevant learning experiences. See story »

December 25, 2017

Wayfinding earns Moloka‘i high schoolers college credits

Through key partnerships between the University of Hawaiʻi, Department of Education, and Kamehameha Schools, the Hawaiʻi Pacific Voyaging Program was launched this past fall at Molokaʻi and Farrington high schools. See story »

May 10, 2017

Wa‘a Wednesday: Seeing system change close-up

Dr. Shawn Kana‘iaupuni reflects on how the Mālama Honua voyage has helped to transform education in Hawai‘i--e hoʻomau kākou, e mālama honua kākou! See story »

August 18, 2016

KS and Assets School partner on educational pilot project

Eight kindergartners will receive full K-3 tuition scholarships giving them access to culturally grounded educational opportunities combined with Assets’ highly specialized learning environment. See story »

June 22, 2016

Partnership will offer another high quality preschool option in Hāna

A new agreement between KS and ʻAha Pūnana Leo will give Hāna families more choice in selecting a preschool program for their keiki. See story »

October 6, 2015

KS formalizes educational partnerships, makes progress on action plan

Formalized partnerships with the University of Hawai‘i and Chaminade University of Honolulu mark significant progress for Kamehameha Schools on SP2020. See story »

October 1, 2015

KS/UH partnership supports STEM innovation and entrepreneurship

Members of the partnership launch Project ʻOlonā and the Hālau Pā program at a Mauna ‘Ala ceremony. See story »

November 8, 2013

Wai‘anae Coast service providers come together at CLCN

The annual Wai‘anae Coast Ho‘ohūlili Service Provider Fest welcomed 58 service providers to KS' Community Learning Center at Nānākuli (CLCN) for a day of network and knowledge building to better serve the community. See story »

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