In this episode of “The Charter School Connection” Dallan speaks with Dr. Kalehua Krug, Principal at Ka Waihona o Ka Na'auao Public Charter School in Waianae, HI. They discuss everything from language immersion to innovative comparative design to leadership vs management. Ka Waihona o ka Na'auao has three core tenets; academic, social and cultural. Those play a part in every part of this conversation. Dr. Krug shares two books that have really impacted him, Derrick Jensen - End Game Vol 1 and Vol 2. This is an episode you do not want to miss.
Time Stamps:
1:09 Dr. Krug shares how he started working in Hawaiian Language Immersion and how that brought him to his current position as principal.
2:50 The Power of Language Immersion
7:49 Stories or Insights on how teaching the students the local history has impacted them.
11:20 How has the school changed since Dr. Krug started working there and now?
17:15 Challenges and how they overcame them.
22:05 Final insights and recommendations
Show Notes:
Ka Waihona o ka Na'auao https://kawaihonapcs.org/
Derrick Jensen - End Game 1 and 2 https://www.amazon.com/Endgame-Vol-1-Problem-Civilization/dp/158322730X
https://a.co/d/8kc6JV1
