James & Abigail Campbell Family Foundation - Ka Lama Educators for Change

James & Abigail Campbell Family Foundation - Ka Lama Educators for Change

Funder: James & Abigail Campbell Family Foundation

Award Amount: $50,000

Geographic Scope: Wai'anae Coast, O'ahu, Hawaii

Focus Areas:

Educational equity

Teacher development

Native Hawaiian educator pipeline

Post-secondary education support

Cultural competency in teaching

Foundation Mission:
To invest in Hawai'i's people and the communities that nurture them.

Program - Ka Lama Education Academy (KLEA):
Empowers Native Hawaiian community members to become teachers in their own communities.

Supported Activities:

College tuition and books

Teacher professional development opportunities

Skills strengthening programs

Increased teaching effectiveness with Native Hawaiian keiki

Program Goals:

Grow highly qualified, culturally responsive teachers

Address educational disparities through cultural competence

Dedicated service to Wai'anae Coast communities

Support community members pursuing teacher careers

Year-round support and incentives for current and future teachers

Recruit, support, and retain Native Hawaiian educators

Build diversity in the teaching profession

Address cultural mismatch between teachers and students

Why This Work Matters:
Research shows that teacher quality and cultural competence make a significant difference in student education outcomes.

Contact Information:

INPEACE Administrative Office

91-1010 Shangrila Street, Suite 306

Kapolei, Hawaii 96707

Phone: (808) 693-7222

Fax: (808) 693-7221