Hawaii’s high cost of living means young people must make smart choices, ones that help them to be upwardly mobile. Recent research shows that graduating from the University of Hawaii results in higher lifetime earnings. But not all high school graduates are willing to enroll. For them, the upwardly mobile life choices are far from […]
Youth Voice Hawai’i 2024 Report
How might we better understand the experiences, aspirations and challenges faced by opportunity youth who are not enrolled in post-secondary education, enlisted in the armed forces or exploring long-term career opportunities after high school. ‘A’ali’i Alliance, in partnership with the Harold K.L. Castle Foundation, provided a platform for young people to share their perspectives and […]
Scaling Opportunity
photo caption: students from Kailua, Kalaheo and Kahuku High Schools celebrate completion of internships with Hawaii Herald, Kuilima Farms, Makai Pet Hospital, Ōlelo Media and Pixar Animation, and Tofu Creative. My interest in education as a career was sparked while watching my grandmother teach French to seventh grade students in upper Manhattan. I was ten at […]
Middle School Transition Partnership Fund
The deadline for applications has passed and we are no longer accepting proposals. You can download the full RFP here our watch our informational video below. You can contact Maria Quidez should you have any additional questions. For many students, their time spent in middle school will be their shortest tenure at a public educational […]
Expanding Our Work in Middle Schools
Think back to your middle school years. How did you feel on your first day walking onto a new campus after spending seven years at your last school? Did you get lost trying to find each of your different classrooms? Do you remember how awkward it felt when the lunch bell rang and you couldn’t […]