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Leilehua Complex Receives Ag Grant
State Sen. Donovan Dela Cruz (District 22) has an- nounced that that the Leile- hua complex will be receiv- ing a $234,000 grant from the governor’s Emergency Education Relief Fund for its agricultural technology pipeline program.
ward purchasing equipment and technology for the Nat- ural Resources CTE path- way at schools within the complex. Support will be given for students in grades kindergarten-12 and also assist students who want to participate in Early College at Leeward Community Col- lege’s agriculture programs.
The GEER grant was es- tablished to provide direct support to educational enti- ties in Hawai‘i and to fund innovative initiatives, which address the impact that the pandemic has had on the ed- ucation system.
“This was a very compet- itive and rigorous process as the GEER grant was only awarded to 31 education- al entities across the state. The Leilehua complex was selected as its proposal was viewed as a program that encompasses STEM education, project-based learning and leadership de- velopment. Funding will be provided through June 30, 2022,” Dela Cruz states.
“My office worked with the Leilehua complex to de- velop this proposal, which infuses technology with ag- riculture into our schools so we can provide students with the skills they need to enter the agriculture and technol-
Officials visit University of Hawai‘i’s Poamoho Research Station with Leilehua High School principal Jason Nakamoto to learn about their research and activities to support local farmers. PHOTO COURTESY OFFICE OF STATE SEN. DONOVAN DELA CRUZ
ogy industries, as well as Central O‘ahu,” Dela Cruz increase crop production to states.
help provide sustenance in The funds will go to-
Chris Aguinaldo (right) of the Hawai‘i Cyber Lions Club drops off supplies
to Jack Kampfer at the recent annual Wahiawā Lions Club school supplies drive. Cyber Club president Christopher Lum Lee also presented a monetary donation on behalf of his group’s foundation to support the effort.
PHOTO COURTESY HAWAI‘I CYBER LIONS CLUB
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