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Product

Project Hoʻokuʻi Presentation: Quantifying theory into practice: Results of 15 years of Project Ho'oku'i.

Center:

HI-Hawaii Center on Disability Studies UCEDD/JABSOM LEND Program

Fiscal Year:

2025

Contact Information:

Lisa Uyehara
[email protected]
808-956-5680

Product Description:

The benefits of attending college while in high school, the role of ʻāina and culture-based learning, and the importance of training mentors for college preparation and success are some of the goals of Project Hoʻokuʻi over the years. The presentation will address the changes and addition of the new first-year scholarships to improve high school graduation rates and smooth the transition to post secondary education.

Keyword(s):

Native Hawaiʻian Education Programs, Access to higher education, Cultural diversity, Mentors in higher education, Early college classes while in high school

Product/Publication Type(s):

Conference presentations and posters presented

Target Audience:

Consumers/Families, Professionals, Policymakers, Students

Alternative Format:

Electronic (disc, CD, 508 compliant web posting)

To Obtain Copies (URL or Email):

Lisa Uyehara

COVID-19 Related Data:

N/A

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