Private school for Native Hawaiians vows to defend admissions policy from conservative strategist

ACLU of Hawaii: 'We stand with Kamehameha Schools'

HONOLULU (KHON2) – The American Civil Liberties Union of Hawaii announced it stands in solidarity with Kamehameha Schools, following the attack on its admissions policy. Kamehameha Schools Admission Policy Challenge sparks action from community As a private institution, Kamehameha Schools is funded entirely by the trust of KS founder, Princess Pauahi Bishop, who gave her land to be utilized for the future benefit of Native Hawaiian keiki. …

Anti-affirmative action groups' latest target is a private school that gives preference to Native Hawaiians

Kamehameha Schools gives admissions preference to the Indigenous people of Hawaii, with a caveat: "to the extent permitted by law."

$15 billion Hawaiian private school founded by the family of King Kamehameha braces for affirmative action battle

After water polo practice at her school atop a hill overlooking Honolulu Harbor, Kapua Ong marvels at the sunset. “I do feel proud of myself for getting in because not everyone gets accepted,” said Kapua, 14, a freshman at Kamehameha Schools, a competitive private school with affordable tuition that gives preference to Native Hawaiians. “I’m just, like, grateful for being able to have those opportunities.” Kapua was just a baby when her parents …

Private school for Native Hawaiians vows to defend admissions policy from conservative strategist

A private school founded by a Hawaiian princess gives admissions preference to Native Hawaiian applicants.