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•David Kekaulike Sing, Ph.D., UHHNa Pua No


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Ho’oulu- Planting and sustaining a Pathway for Native Hawaiians in

science-related education goals and careers

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Addressing Root Issues of Education Addressing Root Issues of Education for underserved populationsfor underserved populations

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•Context & content of learning a mismatch

•lack of personal & Cultural connections•Lack of relationship with research & family and community

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Root Issues for underserved Root Issues for underserved populationspopulations



•How it manifests itself•Lack of role models•Lack of Cultural history•Lack of instructional resources •Lack of education system that embraces cultural affirmation, educational and career goals that are culturally relevant

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•How it manifests itself•Transform idea of “Identifying and Assessing” to developing interest and building context & content

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•Na Pua No’eau succeeds by providing hands-on, interactive, culturally-based learning

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•Na Pua No’eau is rooted in cultural identity and offering bountiful learning opportunities.

Optimal Conditions Optimal Conditions -- Achievement and AspirationsAchievement and Aspirations

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•‘Ohana is the backbone of who we are: aloha, trust, empowerment, leadership, role model, faith, cultural, spiritual

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•Na Pua No’eau raises aspirations for all while providing the foundation and framework to achieve.

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Develop and recognize gifted behaviors…

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Hands-on Exploratory Experiential ‘ Authentic Learning

Programs for Programs for Programs for Mentoring CollegeAll Youth ‘ Developing Interests ‘ In-depth ‘ Pathways ‘ Transition Learning

A theme-based curriculum in an authentic learning setting.

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A one-day experience, connecting students and creating greater interest in learning.

Accessing University and agency resources as teachers/mentors.

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ProgramProgram

In-depth, specialized learning opportunities through a series of events over a number of years.

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ProgramProgram

A series of workshops and seminars in preparation for college; seminars with University faculty; visits to UH campuses.

Support as freshman at UH campus.

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Hawaiian Leadership Youth Program; Opportunities in leadership training, organizational planning, legislative processes, and mentorship.

Three-year program starting with 10th grade. Includes Summer Residential Program; NHEA Convention.

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An intensive two-week summer residential program at either UHH or UHM.

At UH campus- learning from faculty/community resources.

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•Fall 2004 - 834 students (20%)•Spring 2005 - 778 (19%)•Fall 2005 - 858 (20.5%)•Spring 2006 - 784 (20.5%)•Fall 2006 866 (18.5%)

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Period NPN Students Other N.H. Students1 semester 77.7% 71.7%1 year 53.4% 47.3%2 year 38.9% 31.7%

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•NPN students attaining a B.A. doubled from Spring 2004 to Spring 2006•Bachelor of Science and Bus. Admin. Are strong growth areas for NPN graduates•NPN participants are increasingly attaining graduate degrees with growth coming in Master of ScienceN

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