Nā Hopena A‘o (HĀ)

A Department-wide framework to develop the skills, behaviors and dispositions that are reminiscent of Hawaiʻi’s unique context, and to honor the qualities and values of the indigenous language and culture of Hawaiʻi.

A chart of HA: Breath statements.

THE HĀ PHILOSOPHY

HĀ is a set of six outcomes that are firmly rooted in Hawaiʻi. These six-outcomes contain values that are universal to all cultures. Educating students in an environment of HĀ will add value to and strengthen each and every person who engages over the course a learning journey. Department faculty and staff should also be models of behaviors that direct students to what these outcomes might look like in practice. Those who are moved by the goals and intentions of HĀ are encouraged to use it in their every day practice. OHE would welcome any moʻolelo (stories) of best practices and successes that you would like to share as we plan forward.

Key Resources

​​​​​​​​Nā Hopena A‘o (“HĀ”)​ Handout [VIEW]

Six outcomes to be strengthened in every student over the course of their K-12 learning journey.

HĀ ​Assessment for Learning Project [VIEW]

A two-year pilot to develop a culturally responsive assessment framework for HĀ​ outcomes.​

HĀ Terms [VIEW]

This document provides an overview and description of various HĀ terms.