A Hawai’ian Appraoch to the Whole Child Concept

At Kamehameha Schools, their Hawai’ian Culture-Based Education approach demonstrates how embracing a school’s local community and culture can have a powerful impact on students’ experiences and achievement.

Schools of Distinction in Action
Family and Community,
School Culture/Climate

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