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Federal Funding Cuts Threaten Native Hawaiian Education Programs

1/31/2026

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The U.S. Department of Education halted federal funding for Native Hawaiian initiatives, threatening closures at Keiki O Ka ‘Aina and the Partners in Development Foundation.
Keiki O Ka ‘Aina and the Partners in Development Foundation rely heavily on grants that will expire without renewal.
Advocates urge state intervention to secure funding as more than 3,000 families and more than 100 teaching positions could be affected.

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Story summary

The U.S. Department of Education halted federal funding for Native Hawaiian initiatives, threatening closures at Keiki O Ka ‘Aina and the Partners in Development Foundation.
Keiki O Ka ‘Aina and the Partners in Development Foundation rely heavily on grants that will expire without renewal.
Advocates urge state intervention to secure funding as more than 3,000 families and more than 100 teaching positions could be affected.