Learn about how schools and ʻāina-based organizations are partnering to make ʻāina-based education more accessible, relevant, and impactful for Hawaiʻi’s keiki. This session showcases a few of the many bright spots emerging across the state, where innovative collaborations between educators and ʻāina partners are transforming the learning experience through culture, environment, and community connection. Participants will hear stories from schools and partners who are co-creating curriculum, redesigning learning environments, and embedding ʻāina into the heart of teaching and learning. These exemplars demonstrate what is possible when schools embrace community expertise and commit to grounding education in Hawaiʻi’s unique sense of place. Designed for school and system leaders, this session will spark ideas and inspire action toward building or strengthening your own ʻāina-based partnerships.
