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Nuestro Futuro provides grants to support Moloka‘i Kāohi program
The Maui-based Nuestro Futuro Foundation has provided two grants this year to support the Maui Economic Opportunity Kāohi program that works to prevent substance abuse, bullying and suicide among middle and high school youth on Moloka‘i.
Sandy Hook mom Scarlett Lewis shares Hope and Healing with Maui survivors
Lewis was moved by the Maui fires and visited Maui in September. She returns this week with “Hope & Healing” for Hawaiʻi and Maui schools. Lewis lost 6-year-old son Jesse Lewis at the 2012 Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting.
Kamp Kāohi on Moloka‘i trains youth leaders, offers fun activities
The goal of the camp was to build youth leaders in their school and community for the prevention of harmful behaviors. The camp also was an opportunity to recruit youth for the Kāohi after-school and spring- and summer-break programs.
MEO Youth Services Offers Anti-Bullying and Suicide Prevention Program
A youth anti-bullying and suicide prevention program, Defenders Connect, will be offered by Maui Economic Opportunity’s Youth Services from 4 to 5 p.m. Aug. 23, 24 and 26 via Zoom.
Baldwin, Kamehameha, Maui High Among Winners at ‘Ōlelo Youth Xchange Video Competition
Three Maui schools earned award recognition in the 18th Annual ‘Ōlelo Youth Xchange Student Video Competition, announced Wednesday on O‘ahu.
Letters: Topics Include 2nd COVID-19 Test, Maui Mozzarella, Debris on Protected County Land, Masks, Bullying & Tourists
Whatʻs on the minds of Maui residents and visitors? Maui Nowʻs letters to the editors discuss the Mayor’s plan for a second COVID-19 test for travelers, bullying and hostile work environment at County offices, Maui mozzarella to solve dam issue, treatment of tourists, debris and abandoned cars on County land that is supposed to be protected, poor treatment in nursing home, the need to “cool it with the Clorox” and more.
Hawaiʻi Attorney General Supports Schools’ Ability To Protect Students From Bullying
Hawaiʻi Attorney General Clare E. Connors joined a coalition of 24 attorneys general in filing a friend-of-the-court brief urging the US Supreme Court to preserve schools’ ability to address cyberbullying and other forms of off-campus bullying that substantially affects students’ education.
HSTA Seeks Nominees for Pono Award, Celebrating an Educator’s Work in Social Justice
The Pono Award recognizes an exceptional HSTA member who demonstrates the ability to lead, organize and engage educators, parents, and the community to advocate on social justice issues that impact the lives of students, fellow educators and the communities they serve.
Ask The Mayor: What’s Being Done About Bullying?
What is being done about (Cyber) Bullying in Hawaiʻi?
Hawaiʻi Students Report Fewer Incidents of Cyberbullying
Fewer Hawaiʻi public middle school students say they have been bullied at school over the last two years, according to new youth survey results.
Maui Boy Stands Up to Bullying With Message of Aloha
Our Malika Dudley interviewed a young boy who has experienced bullying here on Maui. His story is not unique, as more than 1 in 5 children experience being bullied each year, but at just six years old Lawaia Uwekoolani is wise beyond his years. The first…
