Hawaiʻi

Innovation, creativity, and imagination drive education in Hawaiʻi, reflecting the islands' unique blend of culture, nature, and modernity. Schools embrace dynamic learning approaches, fostering environments where students explore their potential and develop future-ready skills.

Programs often integrate traditional Hawaiian knowledge with cutting-edge technology. For instance, students learn celestial navigation alongside coding GPS algorithms, merging ancient wisdom with modern science. Creativity flourishes through robust arts programs, where students express their identities and perspectives through hula, music, and visual arts inspired by Hawaii’s natural beauty.

Imagination thrives in project-based learning initiatives, where students address real-world challenges like sustainable farming, marine conservation, and renewable energy. Partnerships with local organizations and businesses encourage students to innovate while preserving Hawaii’s resources and cultural heritage.

STEM programs empower students to design robots, explore virtual reality, and showcase groundbreaking ideas in science fairs. Hawaii’s educators nurture an inclusive atmosphere where imagination is celebrated, and creativity thrives. This synergy of tradition and innovation equips students to become global leaders and stewards of Hawaii’s future, ensuring that their education reflects both the past’s wisdom and the possibilities of tomorrow. In Hawaiʻi, there is a saying: Ma ka hana ka ʻike, in doing one learns. Increasingly this is the North Star of public, private, and charter school teaching and learning in the islands.

Watch. Be inspired. Share. The future of education is taking shape in Hawaii — we invite you to be part of it. If you would like to learn more about these initiatives, or if you are interested in hosting a screening and discussion of these films, please contact us at info@whatschoolcouldbe.org.