On this episode of HIKI NŌ on PBS Hawaiʻi, students celebrate Teacher Appreciation week with an eclectic array of stories about educators in the islands.

A timely story from students at Waiʻanae High School on Oʻahu takes a deep dive into the difficulties of teacher retention at their campus and in the islands.

Campbell High School junior Izzy Rodriguez on Oʻahu shares a profile story about an art teacher who is thinking deeply about his legacy.

The show also includes memorable pieces about teachers from the HIKI NŌ archives, including stories from Hongwanji Mission School, Ewa Makai Middle School, and Moanalua High School on Oʻahu.

Then, stay tuned for a HIKI NŌ “Did You Know?” piece that investigates the history behind Waiʻalae Elementary Public Charter School, produced by Waiʻalae Elementary students on O’ahu.

The show closes with a powerful story produced by students at Lahainaluna High School on Maui, who share their alma mater, one of the only school songs in ‘ōlelo Hawaiʻi in the state.

Victoria Ventura, an 8th grader at Kamehameha Schools Maui Middle School, hosts the show.

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