Empowering communities and families through participatory research.
Supporting education and innovation.
We translate data into action by working with students, families, schools, and policymakers. Unlike existing academic research centers, we provide public-facing dashboards, accessible reports, and continuous observatory tracking that communities can trust and use.
RootWorks
Conducting research with and for low-income and underserved communities in Hawaii, focusing on PK–20 education, intergenerational issues, and identity.
The Basin Lab
Turning research into action by providing training, workshops, and webinars for communities and families to learn more about college and career readiness, interpersonal skills, intergenerational issues, and other impacts on their lives.
The Pono Initiative
Our community and family advocates, the Pono Initiative presents results of research, surveys and polls to partners, schools, and government, ensuring we all understand what is at stake.
“The best research you can do is talk to people..”
— Sir Terry Pratchett., Author
Contact
Feel free to contact us with any questions.
Email
learningobservatory@gmail.com
Phone
(808) 491-1744