Ka ʻike a ka makua he hei na ke keiki.

The knowledge of the parent is absorbed by the child.  - ʻŌlelo Noʻeau #1397

ʻOhana is the core/foundation of a keikiʻs learning. ʻOhana, parents and caregivers, as first teachers, have familial gifts and stories that are preserved through intergenerational exchange. OHE resources shared here are intended to empower and activate ʻohana to share their personal stories, practices, and traditions continue legacies.

E ola mau ka ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi.

The Hawaiian language shall live.

Through ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi, we preserve the histories, values, and culture of our unique island home, Hawaiʻi. OHE resources shared here provide access to ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi materials that support use of and normalization of ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi in various ways.

ʻO Hawaiʻi ke kahua o ka hoʻonaʻauao. 

Hawaiʻi is the foundation of our education.

Hawaiʻi, our unique island home, is both a teacher and resource for context and content for learning. OHE resources shared here support learning connected to Hawaiian knowledge -- places, practices, protocols, stories, etc.