The Initiative will explore issues vital to the success of American democracy
A message from Punahou President Mike Latham '86
The program allows K – 12 students to participate in a mock election, getting involved in the democratic process before they can vote
U.S. Senator Mazie Hirono capped off a fruitful inaugural year for the program
The Initiative seeks to elevate civic engagement through education
Program coordinators David Ball and Pamela Sakamoto share insights about the initiative
In his Honolulu Star-Advertiser op-ed, President Mike Latham ’86 encourages educators to teach students to engage in respectful ways
The Mayor reflected on his own journey and covered wide-ranging topics, including leadership
During a Q&A session, he encouraged students to get involved in shaping the future
Fourth graders toured the capitol, learning about local government and meeting officials
The entire grade had the chance to engage with local leaders, history and art
The group focuses on fostering collaboration among people from diverse backgrounds