Following through, one must live life based on one's beliefs. We must manifest our daily reality through our ability to educate and empower. Every election, we listen to the political positions and campaign promises. As a society of educators, we can no longer wait for the words of wisdom to water our soul. We have to demand our education from kindergarten to college.
Education is a human right.
Organize, mobilize and experience the fundamental freedom to exercise your mind. The issue of education is not merely about pouring out money. One must appreciate the intricacies and interconnectedness of information, and the opportunity for individuals and the community to instill values and establish vision. However, we can't even begin to imagine an education based on equality in Hawai'i. Unfortunately, our education is embedded in the tradition of the plantation and service society.