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Library partnership for tutoring and digital equity

by David Miyashiro

Building off of our 2023 Hawaii Tutoring program, Hawaii Tutoring+ harnesses technology to provide multi-generational support to families free of charge. Through the platform, students can receive high quality virtual tutoring from Air Tutors, and parents and kupuna can access digital literacy training and refurbished devices. This program is made possible through a Hawaiian Telcom digital equity grant and additional support from the Nakupuna Foundation and the Pauahi Foundation.

Registration is now live for students across the state, so don’t hesitate to sign up today. We’re also hitting the road this year in partnership with the Hawaii State Public Library System, so look for our pop-up events at library branches in a diverse range of communities. Our first event is coming up on Wednesday, February 21 from 5-7pm at the Waianae Public Library, so please share and attend!

Want to bring us to your community? Please reach out at david.miyashiro@hawaiikidscan.org.

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Resilient Communities, Schools and Families Partnership – December 2023

by David Miyashiro

As we close out 2023, we’re proud of the resilience we’ve seen from our schools, communities, and families in Hawaiʻi. While there has been much shared and individual trauma and adversity, there have been so many examples of kindness and generosity.

It is not too late to provide additional support to families on Maui this holiday season. Check out the Maui Nui initiative from the County of Maui to support small businesses and learn about events. Housing is also a critical need, and Maui Hale Match is a way to connect homeowners to displaced Maui locals. The Kākoʻo Maui Fund and Maui Strong Fund remain streamlined ways to lend support.

Wishing you health and happiness this holiday season.