Kekaha School

Kula Aupuni Niihau A Kahelelani Aloha is a public charter school located in Kekaha, Hawaii, that has been fostering bilingual education since its inception in 1999. Originally founded by parents from the Niihau community, the school emphasizes the preservation of the Niihau dialect of Olelo Kanaka while also equipping students with essential skills in the English language. The school employs place-based and project-based learning techniques to reinforce Hawaiian cultural values and enhance academic performance across subjects such as English Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies. By integrating technology with traditional learning methods, KANAKA PCS aims to provide a comprehensive education that honors the Niihau culture and supports the acquisition of vital communication skills. Generated from the website

Kula Aupuni Niihau A Kahelelani Aloha, also known as KANAKA, is a public charter school located in Kekaha, HI, that has been serving the community since its establishment in 1999. Originally founded as a homeschool program in 1993 by Niihau parents residing on Kauai, the school emphasizes bilingual education in the Niihau dialect of Olelo Kanaka alongside English to enhance students' functional skills in a predominantly English-speaking world. The school employs place-based and project-based learning methodologies to reinforce Hawaiian cultural values while integrating technology with traditional educational practices. KANAKA focuses on multidisciplinary community-based education, prioritizing the development of English language arts, mathematics, science, and social studies skills, all while preserving the Niihau culture and language. Generated from the website