Eighteen Native Hawaiian programs were awarded a total of more than $9.7 million in grants under the Native Hawaiian Education Act administered through the U.S. Department of Education. The grants range from $220,000 to more than $1 million annually for a period of three years. Senator Daniel Inouye, who announced the grant awards today said they are, “critical to improving the education and overall well-being of Native Hawaiians.” He further stated, “These programs are designed to address educational disparities affecting Native Hawaiians in a way that is aligned with their cultural and language traditions.” Grants include the following:• Ho’ola Lahui Hawaii, $791,431, to increase the percentage of students in immersion or charter schools on Kauai to pursue health care careers or education. The project will provide an array of education services for K-6, middle and high school students on the central, east and west sides of Kauai.• Institute for Native Pacific Education and Culture, $948,847, to provide early education opportunities for 3,108 Native Hawaiian parents, caretakers, and their children at 12 sites located on the Leeward Coast of Oahu, Hawaii Island and Molokai.• Ka’ala Farms, $220,495, for place, language, and culture based instruction for students at Ma’ili Elementary School on Oahu. The project will server 1200 students and 300 parents.• Kanu ‘O Ka ‘Aina Learning Project, $799,478, to provide 2000 Native Hawaiian children, youth, adults, family and community members with varied education services to increase their literacy, their technological skills, and their cultural knowledge. The location of learning center is on Hawaiian Homestead lands in Waimea on Hawaii Island.• Ke Kula O Samuel M Kamakau Charter School, $418,863, to provide an array of services to Kamakau Charter school students and their families in order to assist them in making career decisions to promote their self sufficiency.• Mana Maoli, $479,725, to develop curriculum and improve education for students in grades 9-12 as well as to increase professional development for teachers.• Pacific American Foundation, $366,139, to develop curriculum in math, science, social studies and language arts from a Native Hawaiian perspective for 800 students in grades 3-6. Services will be delivered in Waianae on Oahu, Kualapu’u on Molokai, Hana on Maui, Pahoa on Hawaii island and Anahola on Kauai’i.• Partners in Development, $404,640, to improve science, math, reading and writing skills for Native Hawaiian students from elementary, secondary and university levels.• Partners in Development, $507,802, to improve adult education and parenting skills for parents of 1,000 Native Hawaiian students (300 Native Hawaiian families) in the Waimanalo community.• Partners in Development, $521,500, to provide after school ocean based stewardship program for Native Hawaiian children in the Waimanalo community. The program is a partnership between Partners in Development and Hui Malama I Ke Kai Foundation.• Partners in Development, $522,779, to provide mentorship program for 150 Native Hawaiian students to improve their grades, test scores, increase movement into higher education and reduce their retention in grade.• Partners in Developmetn, $686,607, to provide Tutu and Me traveling preschool to support young children from bith to age 5 and to support and educate their grandparents, parents and adult caregivers responsible for the care of these children. The program will support 200 caregivers and 2,000 children in the state of Hawaii.• University of Hawaii Center on Disability Studies, $320,944, for students in grades 7-12 who have been or are at risk of being identified as eligible for special education services.• University of Hawaii Center on Disability Studies, $383,783, to develop programs to improve academic achievement of students at Waimanalo Elementary & Intermediate School, Pope Elementary School, and Kailua High School on Oahu.• University of Hawaii Center on Disability Studies, $388,687, to promote and develop positive behaviors, increase literacy, improve positive family interactions, and reduce the frequency of antisocial behavior. The area of focus is in Nanakuli, Waianae, Waimanalo, Kapolei and Laie.• University of Hawaii Center on Disability Studies, $425,000, to increase academic achievement for Native Hawaiian Students with disabilities through the use of an online electronic tool. The program will serve 4-7 grade students on Oahu, Kauai and Hawaii Island.• University of Hawaii College of Engineering, $557,746, to provide science, technology, engineering, and math enrichment to more than 1200 Native Hawaiian students; to provide guidance, scholarships, and support to 150 Native Hawaiian Community College and University students in STEM disciplines; to provide STEM internships and research opportunities for 40 Native Hawaiian college students each year; and to transition 80% of graduates directly into STEM workforce, graduation, or other STEM fields.• University of Hawaii, Maui Community College, Liko A’e Program, $1,051,490, to provide financial and other support for Native Hawaiian students to pursue higher education.
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