Throughout his career, Paul Turnbull has helped create learning environments that encourage students to thrive. As President of Mid-Pacific Institute, he champions project-based learning and embraces innovation and technology in education – values that he brought with him from his experience at California public schools.

TOP STORY:   Students from Waianae High School present their story, titled “Parental Guidance Required,” about Waianae High School wrestler Anuhea Hamilton and her challenging relationship with her father, Kimo Hamilton. Mr. Hamilton is a former wrestler and plays a major role in Anuhea’s development in the sport.

TOP STORY: Students from Maui High School in Kahului tell the story of Bristyl Dempsey, a thirteen-year-old girl who suffers from Tourette Syndrome – a neurological disorder characterized by repetitive, involuntary movements and vocalizations called tics. Bristyl’s symptoms surfaced when she was in intermediate school.

This episode of HIKI NŌ is hosted by students from Farrington High School on Oahu.   Top Story: Students from Iolani School on Oahu tell the story of a young Iolani graduate who, despite becoming a quadruple amputee due to a devastating disease, continues to live life with grace and appreciation.

This special edition of HIKI NŌ highlights is hosted by HIKI NŌ grad Victoria Cuba and features some of the outstanding stories from the Spring Quarter of the 2014/2015 school year:   From Waipahu High School on Oahu: a follow-up story on Victoria Cuba.

This episode of HIKI NŌ is hosted by Waialua High and Intermediate School on the north shore of Oahu.

This episode of HIKI NŌ is hosted by Lahaina Intermediate School on Maui.   Top Story Students from Damien Memorial School on Oahu tell the story of a high school senior from a military family who, despite his family’s move to another state, decided to stay in Hawaii to complete his final year at […]

This episode of HIKI NŌ is hosted by Lahaina Intermediate School on Maui.   Top Story Students from Damien Memorial School on Oahu tell the story of a high school senior from a military family who, despite his family’s move to another state, decided to stay in Hawaii so that he could complete his […]

This episode of HIKI NŌ is hosted by students from Farrington High School on Oahu.   Top Story: Students from Iolani School on Oahu tell the story of a young Iolani graduate who, despite becoming a quadruple amputee due to a devastating disease, continues to live life with grace and appreciation.

Top stories from the past season of HIKI NŌ, PBS Hawaiʻi’s statewide student news network, will be shown at free public screenings on Maui, the Big Island, Kauai and Oahu as part of the 2015 HIKI NŌ Festival.