Study Finds the “Magic” of a Hawaii Program Boosted Kids' Confidence, Interest in School, Scores on Critical Thinking and Cognitive Achievement Tests
It's not every day that young children testify before state legislatures, but that's what 5th and 6th graders in Hawaii did through an educational program that engaged them as problem solvers for local environmental challenges. As one community member said, “I think it prepares our children to be good adults. It makes me feel good to see these kids because I know Hawaii is going to be in good hands in the future.”