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NPIEN Board Members have visited the following schools, and
provided presentations for students and teachers on preparation
for college, career, and financial aid: Paramount USD: Paramount
High School West Campus, Paramount High School, Lakewood
Elementary School; Costa Mesa High School, Orange County, Long
Beach USD: Hughes Middle School, Jackie Robinson Academy,
Cabrillo High School,
Cabrillo High School Jordan High School,
Lakewood High School;
Los Angeles USD: Carson High School; Centinela Valley UHSD:
Leuzinger High School, Hawthorne High School,
GUEST SPEAKERS have visited
many of the schools from the Pacific Islander community,
including DCFS Social Worker Vaka Faletau, Long Beach USD Asst.
Superintendent Ruth Perez Ashley, Educator Rata Hannemann,
Pomona College Director Iosefa Aina
NPIEN Board Members provide information booths or speak at cultural festivals about the importance of higher education, including: Independence Missouri USO Festival, Point Hueneme, CA USO Festival, Pacific Islander Community Council Festival, Harbor City, CA, Tafesilafai Festival, Long Beach, CA, Samoan Flag Day, Carson, CA
HUMANITARIAN PROJECTS
NPIEN HONOREES & MINI-GRANTS FOR SCHOOLS NPIEN annually recognizes students, educators, and community
members for their academic achievements and service to the
Pacific Islander community. Each honoree receives a medallion,
plaque, and proclamations from their respective legislators. The Christina Diaz Student Scholar Awards named after the late Christina Diaz, long-time NPIEN supporter and conference vendor, Ray’s Silvercrafts, Gourds, and Christina’s Hawaiian Soaps recognize Pacific Islander students, grades 6-12, who were nominated by their teacher or counselor for achieving a minimum 2.5 GPA, outstanding or improved attendance, outstanding or improved grades, academic honors, participation in extracurricular activities, leadership ability, or service in school clubs, church, or the community. The
Sevia Ma’ae Educator Awards, named
after the late Sevia Ma’ae, educator for the Lynwood Unified
School District and founding NPIEN Board Member, recognize
educators who have worked with Pacific Islander students and
have demonstrated a commitment to Pacific Islander student
achievement, sponsored a Pacific Islander Club or activity, or
other forms of service. The
Dr. Alofa Tanuvasa Community Awards, named after the late Dr. Alofa Tanuvasa, educator for the
Compton Unified School District, and tireless advocate for the
Pacific Islander community, recognize business people, mentors,
professionals, community-based organizations, and parent
volunteers who have shown commitment to Pacific Islander student
achievement and service to students and the school community.
NPIEN funds are used to award mini-grants, from $25 to $100,
to support the activities of Pacific Islander Student Clubs in
elementary schools, middle schools, high schools, and college
and universities. The purpose of the grants are to support the
clubs in providing college and career activities and supporting
cultural awareness activities. Student clubs have used these funds to support activities
such as guest speakers from the Pacific Islander community, or
needed supplies for cultural dance performances such as costumes
or dance implements. Schools interested in applying for a mini-grant should send a
letter stating the following:
Send your letter for applying for the mini-grant to: National Pacific Islander Educator Network
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VISIT TO SCHOOLS
CULTURAL FESTIVALS
NPIEN has participated in the following: 
NPIEN MINI-GRANT INFORMATION FOR SCHOOLS
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