'Ōlelo Hawai'i Kākou - Hawaii DOE

Summary

The article highlights initiatives by Hawai‘i's Education Department in partnership with the University of Hawai‘i to promote ‘Ōlelo Hawai‘i (Hawaiian language) among school employees, reflecting a growing integration of Hawaiian culture in education and signaling the evolving linguistic landscape in Hawaii. Sara Miyazono, a James B. Castle High School graduate, shares her personal educational journey and decision to enroll in Hawaiian language courses.