Dr. Kamana Beamer’s book, “No Mākou Ka Mana: Liberating the Nation” presents a historical perspective on the motivations, methods and accomplishments of Hawaiian leaders. Kamehameha Publishing gives employees a 60 percent discount on books purchased for educational use and 20 percent off personal purchases.
See story »KS and Ke Ali‘i Pauahi Foundation are sowing seeds of sustainability among farmers by sponsoring Mahi‘ai Match-Up, an agricultural business plan contest aimed at decreasing the state’s dependence on imported food. Business plan summaries are being accepted through August 15, 2014.
See story »The First Nations’ Futures program helps emerging leaders build their capacity and skill set to further serve Native Hawaiian communities.
See story »Performing Arts Administrative Coordinator Rose Reeves was elated to see her keiki and moʻopuna who traveled from as far away as New York to celebrate her retirement from KS Kapālama.
See story »The National Association of Industrial and Office Properties and the Building Industry Association of Hawaii recognize the amazing transformation of KS’ Kapālama Center in Kalihi.
See story »Kamehameha Schools and community collaborator Interisland Terminal recently celebrated the opening of Kakaʻako Agora, Honolulu’s first urban, indoor public park. Located at 441 Cooke St., the once-empty warehouse is now a 3,225-square-foot agora (gathering place) devoted to arts and culture.
See story »The KS surf team won its first national championship at the National Scholastic Surfing Association Interscholastic Championships, besting four-time defending champ San Clemente.
See story »KS has teamed up with the University of Hawaiʻi System and other community collaborators to develop ʻOnipaʻa, a summer bridge program that helps newly graduated Waiʻanae Coast seniors acclimate to college. The program provides follow-up support to assure that students complete their first year of college successfully and move on to their second.
See story »Over 60 KS staffers are sharing their expertise on everything from culturally responsive curriculum to place-based learning at this week’s World Indigenous Peoples Conference on Education (WiPC:E).
See story »KS has pledged $2 million to the Polynesian Voyaging Society in support of the four-year Worldwide Voyage of Hōkūle‘a and its sister canoe Hikianalia. The funds will support the creation of learning tools to share the ocean voyage with preschool to college-aged students and the larger community.
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