by Hugh Dunn | Apr 30, 2021 | News and Events
PLC’s ‘Aha Lamakū ‘Oia‘i‘o (ALO) project partnered with the Ka‘ū-Kea‘au-Pāhoa Complex (KKP) and The Estria Foundation (TEF) to engage Pāhoa High School juniors and seniors in a place- and culture-based art experience. The two-week activity culminated in a large-scale...
by Hugh Dunn | Sep 25, 2020 | News and Events
The Federal Department of Education awarded $2.9 million to PLC for its grant, ʻAha Lamakū ʻOia‘i‘o (ALO), which is a culturally responsive leadership development, mentoring and transition support system for at-risk Native Hawaiian youth. Building on the positive...
by Hugh Dunn | Jul 14, 2020 | News and Events
In this IJER article, Singh, Dunn, & Burke (2020) share that “given Hawai‘i’s history and current demographics, it is poised to enhance discussions with researchers, policy advocates, practitioners, and community members toward solutions that address data...
by Hugh Dunn | Jun 1, 2020 | News and Events
As a means to help ensure that children and youth are actively engaged in reading at home, especially during school closures, PLC teamed with the HIDOE Library Media Services to plan and pilot the HIDOE’s first statewide #808Reads challenge. This large-scale...
by Hugh Dunn | May 25, 2020 | News and Events, Videos
Watch PLC’s latest episode Mo‘olelo in the Murals: Walls that Bridge Communities and Cultures. It’s part of a five-part documentary series produced by the Pacific Literacy Consortium (PLC). Each short documentary highlights the collaborative process...
by Hugh Dunn | Apr 4, 2020 | News and Events, Podcast
PEP Episode 7 features Jennifer LaGarde, co-author of the book, Fact vs. Fiction: Teaching Critical Thinking Skills in the Age of Fake News. With over 20 years of experience in education as a classroom teacher, librarian, and state-level leader, Jennifer has been...
