Author Archives: Mai

Today we will be looking at the grade level powerpoints in order to notice staircasing, strengths, possible needs, and celebrations. You will have a booklet and the powerpoints in order to complete our review in your small group. K-5 Rubrics … Continue reading →

Exciting, inspiring, affirming! We saw and heard wonderful things in Chicago.  Teachers are doing fantastic work across our country, in Chicago, and at home.  We had the opportunity to peek into the classes of teachers and learn about schools, professional … Continue reading →

Great things are happening in Chicago schools! We got to visit two schools today.  Both are charter schools with a vision for student wellness. namaste CHARTER SCHOOL was designed to promote health and wellness, both inside and out.  The school … Continue reading →

Today weʻll be reviewing SLIP goal #3- pilina. In support of that goal, Liana will be sharing about blogging ideas. Here is one of our favorite resources. Blogs and Blogging Ideas

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Specials teachers visited Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park in order to continue their professional development training in Moenahā and culture-based education.  Teachers visited Kilauea and learned about the connection of Hawaiian oral history and the scientific history of the volcano. Specials … Continue reading →

With your group, please discuss your data or SLIP section and complete the appropriate form below. Hint: If you want to use your answers when sharing out, wait to submit until after you have shared (or they will disappear into … Continue reading →

Our Journey to THRIVE!

Our pilina inquiries have taken us in many directions! We are looking forward to the presentations on our campus Nohona Hawai`i In-Service Day (1.3.11). Enjoy the Ola`a introduction from our Ola`a pilina group. View more presentations from Mai Rutherford.

Our specials teachers had the opportunity to hear Sir Ken Robinson, the keynote speaker at the HAIS Schools of the Future Conference.  Sir Ken emphasized the importance of the power of creativity for 21st century learners. After the conference, teachers … Continue reading →