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OHA education team seeks pilot funding for cultural CTE, youth civic program and school supports
Summary
OHA’s education and culture‑based learning director outlined a portfolio of proposals for FY26–27 including a $400,000 cultural CTE pilot, a $53,000 youth civic engagement program (Ajo ʻŌpio), support for Hawaiian‑focused charter and Kula Kaiapuni curriculum and assessment work, kupuna oral‑history books and teacher support options.
Kuule Anuhea Awochan, director of education and culture‑based learning, presented multiple education initiatives that OHA’s Strategy & Implementation team proposes to fund in FY26–27, emphasizing culturally grounded approaches and partnership with community practitioners.
Ajo ʻŌpio and youth civic engagement: The team proposed $53,000 for a hands‑on, culturally grounded youth civic engagement program (Ajo ʻŌpio) to build advocacy skills, introduce career pathways and connect students with kupuna and community leaders. Awochan said program design can flex depending on partners and scale; trustees suggested pairing additional partners to expand reach.
Cultural CTE pilot: The highest single ask in the education package is a $400,000 two‑year pilot to…
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