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Free Hawaiian language courses this summer for public school teachers, staff

Hawaiian language reference books and other kaiapuni curricula at Ke Kula Kaiapuni O Kapolei.
Kuʻuwehi Hiraishi
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HPR
Hawaiian language reference books and other kaiapuni curricula at Ke Kula Kaiapuni O Kapolei.

May 6 is the last day for Hawaiʻi public school employees to sign up for free Hawaiian language courses being offered this summer.

The state Department of Education’s Office of Hawaiian Education is teaming up with the University of Hawaiʻi’s Community Colleges to offer these summer courses online for free.

DOE employees can enroll in introductory ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi courses as well as Hawaiian studies at the university level to increase awareness and relevance to Hawaiʻi’s unique educational context.

Upon successful completion, enrolling DOE employees will be able to receive college credit.

The summer session begins May 20. More information is available online.

Kuʻuwehi Hiraishi is an HPR contributor. She was previously a general assignment reporter.
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