About PACE

Committees

The PACE Commission is organized into two committees that guide our work: the Committee on Civic Education in Schools and the Committee on Civic Engagement.

Aliʻiōlani Hale, home of the Hawaiʻi Supreme Court

“Ho‘okāhi ka ‘ilau like ana.”

Wield the paddles together. Work together.

How the committees support PACE’s mission

At a glance

Committee on Civic Education in Schools

Resources • Student opportunities • Educator support

The Committee on Education develops resources and engagement opportunities that empower students and educators to understand civic institutions, actively participate in them, and work together to address community challenges.

  • Evaluate current civic education practices and identify educator needs.
  • Foster opportunities for students to participate in civic activities.
  • Create professional development that strengthens civic skills and dispositions.

Committee on Civic Engagement

Civic understanding • Participation • Peaceful problem-solving

The Committee on Civic Engagement creates resources that help the community understand our civic framework, engage in it, and solve issues peacefully.

  • Create interactive resources explaining government systems.
  • Build a hub connecting civic engagement efforts statewide.
  • Develop a directory of organizations addressing community priorities.

Interested in collaborating?

We can help connect you to the right committee or partner resource.