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“Mai lilo ‘oe i puni wale, o lilo ‘oe i kamali‘i.”
DO NOT BELIEVE ALL THAT IS TOLD YOU LEST YOU BE [LED AS] A LITTLE CHILD
Do not be gullible; scan, weigh, and think for yourself.
Catch up on the latest news from PACE as we work to advance civic education in Hawaii.
PACE Commission Elevating Civic Education and Engagement in Hawaiʻi Schools and in the Community
he Commission to Promote and Advance Civic Education (PACE), established by the Hawai‘i Supreme Court in 2021, is making significant progress in carrying out its mission to promote civic education and engagement to those of all ages across the state.
Everyone Loved Civic Education Bills. The Legislature Killed Them Anyway
In an era of rampant misinformation, the measures sought to improve students’ critical thinking skills and help them better understand how government works.
Kawaiola News: Maui Nui Law and Justice Academy
The Maui Nui Law & Justice Academy recently held its inaugural program for high school students interested in justice, law, leadership, advocacy or related fields. The academy was a collaborative effort between the Hawaiʻi Supreme Court’s Commission to Promote and Advance Civic Education (PACE Commission), the University of Hawaiʻi Maui College, the William S. Richardson School of Law, the Hawaiʻi State Judiciary, and the Maui County Bar Association.
PACE Commission moving full speed ahead
Every day in our islands, news stories show our lives could be much different if more Hawaii residents knew how to effectively engage in government processes. The Commission to Promote and Advance Civic Education (PACE), led by AJS member and Intermediate Court of Appeals Chief Judge Lisa M. Ginoza, who serves as its chair, is filling this vital need in our community.
October 2022 declared as Civics Awareness Month
To help educate students and the community on local government, including starting new initiatives and offering resources, Hawaii Gov. David Ige declared October 2022 as Civics Awareness Month.