What is the Wai Huihia Kumu Network? The Wai Huihia Kumu Network provides a space for formal and non-formal educators with varying levels of experience in 'āina-based education to come together to exchange knowledge, ideas, and resources. We can all learn from each other as well as from other organizations to build new skills and feel more confident and supported to implement 'āina-based education wherever we are. One way we would like to accomplish this is through monthly gatherings after school featuring different schools or sites that implement 'āina-based education. These monthly gatherings will be held every second Tuesday of the month (November 2023-May 2024) from 3:30pm-5:00pm . Another way we would like to support and grow the field of ʻāina-based education is through the ʻĀina-Based Education Certification (ABEC) program. The Wai Huihia Kumu network is facilitated by Mālama Learning Center. Mahalo nui loa to the NOAA BWET-Hawaiʻi program and Kamehameha Schools for providing financial support to create this program. |