SEEQS: the School for Examining Essential Questions of Sustainability
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SEEQS & the Community
2017-2018 SY

Community partnerships are an essential part of student learning at SEEQS. We value the relationships that we’ve built in our community, and continue to strengthen these partnerships. We do this so that our SEEQers have opportunities to experience learning in the real-world, and so that they can play a role of servicing the great work that is happening in their community. We are so grateful for the invaluable role that these community partners, and so many others, play in our SEEQS community!
​Mahalo! 
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EQS Camp 2017-2018

What is EQS Camp?
Students kickoff each EQS semester by spending 2 days out in the community, immersing themselves in foundational experiences that deepen their understanding and give context to the essential question of sustainability that they are examining. In semester 1, EQS Camp serves as the initial exposure to the question, and helps students to see what is already happening on their island to address the essential question. In semester 2, EQS Camp reignites the urgency around the essential question and motivates students to design solutions and address the needs of their community even further. 

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​Mahalo to the many community members and organizations on Oahu who share their work with our SEEQers each semester! This school year (2017-18), a huge thank you to the following community organizations and individuals for partnering with us for EQS Camp: 

​Papahana Kualoa 
Kako‘o ‘Oiwi 
Moli‘i Fishpond (Kualoa Ranch)
Ma‘o Farms
Ho‘oulu ‘Āina
Kahuku Farms
University of Hawaii, West Oahu, Garden and Farm Program
Hui Ku Maoli Ola Native Plant Nursery
Paepae o He‘eia
Ka Papa Lo‘i O Kānewai (University of Hawaii) 
Town Restaurant Kaimuki
Moku Kitchen  
Kahumana Farms
Bishop Museum 
Polynesian Voyaging Society
Dr. John Francis, Planetwalker 
Mokauea’s Fishermen Association
Hawaii Institute of Marine Biology at Moku O Lo`e (Coconut Island)
Pacific American Foundation Waikalua Loko I`a Alaka`i 

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EQS Year-Long Partnerships

Mahalo to our community partnerships that continue to share their knowledge and expertise with our students, and open their doors to our SEEQers to learn and contribute to the amazing work that you are doing. 

FETCH at University of Hawaii
Ka Papa Lo‘i O Kānewai at University of Hawaii
Kumuola Farms
The Greenhouse
Manoa Heritage House 
Bess Press Publishing House 
Chronic Tacos
WIRED, Pacific American Foundation
Sierra Club
SEEQS Community Partners

Mahalo to our community partners that have contributed their expertise, time, and support to SEEQS throughout this school year thus far. ​
Kaimuki High School
Mary Cooke
Helen Nakano
Benjamin ‘Buddy’ Bess
Jenny Engle
Derek Esibill
Hinano Rey
Kiana Frank
Cory Yap
Pauline "Kuki" Navales
Karla Meek
Garid Chapman
Victoria Shield
Dr. Jonathan Deenik 
Stan Oka
Tasia Yamamura
Aunty Manu
Chef David Brown
Jacob Chinn
Craig Kojima

Kara Miller
Heather Spalding
Randall Kosaki 
Mary Roney 
Michael Sturm
​Austin Kino

Estria Miyashiro
Judith Cucco
Marion Lymon-Mersereau
Nick Mattson
Duane DeSoto
Jamaica Osorio
Emmett Yoshioka
Betty Hardaway
Steven Kim 
Calvin Hara
Elyse Takashige
Maggie Pulver
Kevin Ahearn
Garret Zakahi


​If you are interested in finding ways to partner with SEEQS, email seeqsinfo@seeqs.org.

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uanu Ave. Honolulu, HI 96817    Ph: 808-677-3377