FREEDOM TO BE EMPOWERED: The meaning of our company name and its significance.The name Ainoa was inspired for its namesake and its significant meaning in the Hawaiian language. Gladys Kamakakuokalani Ainoa Brandt, a pioneer in education and native Hawaiian rights was the first Hawaiian principal at Kamehameha Schools, dedicated to educating children of Hawaiian ancestries. She was a pioneer in education and fought for native Hawaiian rights. In the ancient times when Kings and Queens ruled the Hawaiian Islands, it was sacrilegious for men and women to eat together in the hopes of keeping the male power pure and clean. This kapu or taboo was called ‘aikapu. The kapu systems implemented regulations that created a harmonious and balanced environment. However, the period of makahiki or harvest season was a time when the ‘aikapu was lifted. Men and women could eat together freely and exchange mana (power) without consequence. This celebration was called AINOA. Captain Cook's arrival opened the door for European influence in the Hawaiian Islands. A new age was dawning as Hawaiian Ali’i and their people were being exposed to the outside world, which in turn challenged the ancient traditions and spun the once harmonious environment off its axis. Kamehameha united the islands, becoming the first chief to do so, thus allowing his predecessor the opportunity to lead the Hawaiian people into the next generation. Kamehameha II faced an ominous task of perpetuating his people in the larger world. With great thought and advice from his father's favorite wife Ka'ahumanu, he sat down with his mother Keopulani the most sacred chiefess and symbolically abolished the ‘aikapu by partaking food with her. Ainoa, Inc. for us meant to break from the past and change the ways we teach our children. As Kamehameha II hoped to perpetuate this “freedom” with his people into the next generations, we hope to do so for our students.We understand that we dwell in an ever changing world; therefore our hope is to incorporate the traditions of the past while striving for innovative and progressive ways of learning and teaching. We will make way for Ainoa - the freedom to be empowered without boundaries. Ainoa, Inc.'s logo embodies the winds of change that we bring to the world of academia. We believe in the delivery of learning via the Internet but the support of students must be in place.
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Ainoa, Inc. with its partners Kapolei and Farrington High Schools as well as UH GEAR UP are causing a stir in the Kalihi area schools. 
Ainoa, Inc. has joined UH GEAR UP in its efforts to raise the level of enrollments in college for under-represented and under-privileged students. 
Ainoa, Inc. and its partner, UH GEAR UP continue to push the envelope with the schools that it serves through developing rigorous academies in Math and Science. 
At Farrington High School, students enjoy the option of taking their Math online or in a traditional classroom. In the 2nd and 3rd semesters of School Year 2007/2008 120 students opted to take their Math online. This program enabled the Math department to take a closer look at o...
UHM SEED Academy closed out the 2008 to 2009 school year at Kapolei High School to great success. Students worked hard, while experiencing state of the practice education in a hybrid learning environment that was STEM focused. Students and parents said the program ...
