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Mālama Honua Public Charter School
Mālama Honua Public Charter School, nominated by an anonymous organization, is an elementary/middle school in Waimanalo, Hawaii, that describes itself as a public charter school serving learners from a primarily suburban area.
Location Waimanalo, Hawaii
Governance Public Charter School
Grades Elementary, Middle
Students 168
Locale Suburban
School Director Denise Espania
Demographics
Percentage of students*
2%
English Learners
48%
Free/Reduced Lunch
18%
Students with Disabilities
African American or Black 1%
American Indian/Alaska Native —
Asian 1%
Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 83%
Hispanic or Latino —
White 15%
2+ Races —
Why Mālama Honua Public Charter School was nominated
“We prioritize ʻohana and community involvement and strive to create a school where, as a “village,” we lead, learn, and act with compassion, continuously educating ourselves while facilitating the education of our keiki" - from their website
Student experience design
A'ohe pau ka 'ike i ka halau ho'okahi. All knowledge is not learned in one house/school. Our students learn within four walls but more importantly the classroom extends into our community. They read, research, and write, but more importantly they listen to elders and engage in restorative practices that perpetuate Native Hawaiian cultural and positively impact our earth.
Core Practices
| Core Practices | Length of Use |
|---|---|
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Assessments For Deeper Learning |
5+ years
|
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Community And Workforce Partnerships |
5+ years
|
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Performance Based Assessment |
5+ years
|
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SEL Integration School-wide |
5+ years
|
|
Student-led Conferences |
5+ years
|
All Practices
Adaptive Learning Software
Advancement On Mastery
Student Advisories
Anti-racist Practices
Assessments For Agency And Self-directed Learning
Assessments For Career Readiness
Assessments For Social-emotional Skills
Blended Learning
Career Advising & Support
Career Exploration
Co-leadership
Family And Community Support Services
Competency/mastery-based Education
Culturally Responsive Practices
Flexible Staffing & Alternative Teaching Roles
Grading Policies Focus On Mastery
All Courses Designed For Inclusion
Internships
Interoperable Data From Multiple Technologies
Individual Learner Profiles
Individual Learning Paths
Mental Health Services
Multi-tiered System Of Support (MTSS) In Academics
Multi-age Classrooms
No Tracked Classes
Project-based Learning
Peer To Peer Support
High Quality Instructional Materials
Reallocation Of Resources For Students Most In Need
Restorative Practices
SEL Curriculum
Service Learning
Students Access Their Own Data
Student-led Goal Setting
Self-paced Learning
Students Develop Projects
Tutoring
Universal Design For Learning
Career Prep
key reasons for innovating
Address systemic inequities
Better support a specific population of students
Better support students of color
Respond to stakeholder demand or advocacy
Artifacts
Date Updated: 4/1/2026
*Canopy profile data is self-reported or sourced from NCES data, then verified by school leaders.