Ka Wai Ola - Office of Hawaiian Affairs, Volume 18, Number 2, 1 February 2001 — Charter: Hālau Kū Māna [ARTICLE]

Charter: Hālau Kū Māna

Mana Maoli, a conglomeration of educators, volunteers and families committed to quality education, announced the establishment of Hālau Kū Māna, a charter school scheduled to open in August. Committed to hberatory education, Hālau Kū Māna's objectives are founded on aspects of Hawaiian culture that will best serve the needs of its students. Hālau Kū Māna joins a 12-member allianee of Native Hawaiian Charter schools under the banner of "Nā Lei Na'auao, whieh eollahorates on ideas, resources and research in Hawaiian teaching and learning styles. A community forum is set for Feb. 10 where information on innovative Hawaiian education will be shared. Critical to these initiatives are community understanding, support and participation. Join Nā Lei Na'auao at the Center for Hawaiian Studies from 10 a.m.-l p.m. in discussing exciting initiatives in Hawaiian education. Immediately following, until 4 p.m., Hālau Kū Māna will eonhnue with cultural activities including working at the Kānewai lo'i kalo, games and more discussion sessions. For information, eall Keola at 732 7099 or Layne at 537 1337; or email halaukumana@hawaii.rr.com