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  • Lokelani Intermediate School
  • Kihei, HI
  • More than half of students from low‑income households Data about students' economic need comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. Learn more

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Although my class is small in numbers, due to the low incidence population of deaf and hard-of-hearing students, it is huge in eagerness and willingness to learn. My students are faced with challenges that most students cannot imagine. Since very few people know sign language, many of my students were not exposed to language until they entered school. They commute to school, leaving the house as early as 5:45 am because there is only one middle school on the island that has a Deaf Education program. With little complaint, they wake up every morning, board the bus, and make their way to school. This does not hinder them from trying their best, working hard, and having a positive outlook. Although they could use this as an excuse to not be ready to learn, that is never the case. We see their smiling faces every day, ready to do their best. They are also very friendly and enjoy teaching other students sign language. It is great to see other students enjoying school more because of them.

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Although my class is small in numbers, due to the low incidence population of deaf and hard-of-hearing students, it is huge in eagerness and willingness to learn. My students are faced with challenges that most students cannot imagine. Since very few people know sign language, many of my students were not exposed to language until they entered school. They commute to school, leaving the house as early as 5:45 am because there is only one middle school on the island that has a Deaf Education program. With little complaint, they wake up every morning, board the bus, and make their way to school. This does not hinder them from trying their best, working hard, and having a positive outlook. Although they could use this as an excuse to not be ready to learn, that is never the case. We see their smiling faces every day, ready to do their best. They are also very friendly and enjoy teaching other students sign language. It is great to see other students enjoying school more because of them.

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