Purpose
To improve Native Hawaiian and at-risk student achievement in mathematics, science and literacy.
The NHEA Pua Lililehua Project (The Beloved Children of Palolo Valley) was developed by Chaminade University’s Education Division in collaboration with Ke Kula Kaiapuni ‘O Ānuenue, a public K-12 Hawaiian language immersion school and Palolo Elementary School, a public K-5 school.
The overarching goal of this project is to improve student achievement in technology, engineering, and mathematics, at the partner elementary schools, by augmenting instruction with new strategies.
Further information about the Native Hawaiian Education Act grants can be found at: http://www.ed.gov/legislation/FedRegister/announcements/2009-1/012309f.html
Funding Note:
The Federal Government funds 100% of the cost of this project.

Project Director
Katherine Kawaguchi
Director, NHEA Grants – Pua Lililehua Projects
Chaminade University of Honolulu
Ph: (808) 739-8540
Fax: (808) 739-4607
Email: katherine.kawaguchi@chaminade.edu