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This resolution recognizes and honors five outstanding educators in Hawaii during Civic Learning Week for their significant contributions to civic education. The educators - Janyce Omura, Jessica Dos Santos, Denise Mazurik, 'Imaikalani Winchester, and Richard Ornellas - have been acknowledged for their innovative teaching approaches and commitment to engaging students in critical thinking, civic engagement, and community involvement. The resolution highlights their individual achievements, such as Janyce Omura's long-standing dedication at Maui High School, Jessica Dos Santos's modern Hawaiian history course that encourages critical analysis, Denise Mazurik's Global Scholars Program at Waiakea Intermediate School, 'Imaikalani Winchester's emphasis on traditional Hawaiian practices and contemporary issues, and Richard Ornellas's leadership at Moloka'i High School. The recognition is supported by the Commission to Promote and Advance Civic Education (PACE), which was established by the Hawaii Supreme Court in 2021 to promote civic education throughout the state. The resolution is part of the annual Civic Learning Week, hosted by iCivics, which aims to highlight the importance of civic education in sustaining and strengthening constitutional democracy in the United States.

https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=205&year=2025