Empowering Hawai‘i’s keiki through local stories, self-discovery, and purpose-driven action.
What is it?
Make IT Happen is an 8-module, story-driven, SEL curriculum created for grades 6–9. It blends culturally relevant video case studies with reflective workbooks and hands-on learning to help students develop confidence, identity, and purpose.
Why it matters:
By featuring stories of real kamaʻāina artists, athletes, entrepreneurs, and change-makers, students can see what’s possible for themselves, right here in Hawaiʻi.
✅ Cultivate equity and access to future-thinking and SEL
✅ Help students articulate personal and professional goals
✅ Promote mindset growth, community connection, and self-efficacy
✅ Use real local stories to inspire action and courage
| 🎥 24 Local Stories | 📚 8 Modules | 🛠️ Ready-to-Use Tools |
|---|---|---|
| From entreprenuers to chefs, influencers to founders | Themed for mindset, SEL, and leadership | Workbooks, video case studies, project instructions |
| 🪴 Rooted in Hawai‘i | 🎙️ Real Stories, Real People | 📚 Culturally Responsive SEL | 🔧 Designed for Teachers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reflects the values, places, and communities our students call home | Features 24 kama‘āina changemakers from all parts of Hawai‘i | Aligns with CASEL standards while centering local identity | Includes ready-to-use lessons, videos, and reflection tools |