We empower our Micronesian children to become productive, ethical, and positive leaders in Hawaii and the region by engaging in educational programs and opportunities.
- Educational Research: MU-BI co-sponsors educational research projects to document the experiences of the Micronesian diaspora in Hawai’i. Topics have included discrimination, fishing practices, rights and responsibilities, and charter school feasibility study.
- Hawaii Board of Education Partnership: MU-BI organizes and facilitated focus meetings on behalf of Hawaii Board of Education to help improve education for all of our kids.
- Bilingualism Task Force: MU-BI Board members have served on the Advisory Board for DOE Multilingualism Task Force to help produce the updates to the Policy 105-14 Multilingualism for Equitable Education
- School Outreach: MU-BI members visit school campuses to provide cultural training for teachers and also provide mentorship, encouragement, and support for Micronesian students
- Pacific Youth Empowerment for Success (PacYES): MU-BI has been leading the annual youth conference aimed to inspire and empower Pacific high school students on the Big Island for college, career, and community readiness. Visit website
- Navigating Success Academy: Initial plans have started to establish a Micronesian culture-based public charter school.
- Ethnic Graduations: MU-BI leaders have been part of the Remathau Graduation in Kona celebrating the accomplishments of students from the outer islands of Yap.