Despite Tragic Circumstances, the Learning Continues in Maui

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Students in Maui impacted by a tragic fire are continuing their education with the support of virtual school provider LAHAINA, Hawaii. The fire has left many families struggling, with 89 out of 110 Sacred Heart families losing their homes. St. Michael School of Oahu and the Hawaii Department of Education provided complimentary licenses and teaching services to support the affected students. The partnership has allowed teachers to directly support students and families during these trying times.

Students in Maui Determined to Continue Their Education with Help from Online School Provider

LAHAINA, Hawaii--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Students in Maui are continuing to cope with the loss of homes and family members due to the tragic fire that swept the Lahaina community. The fire has left families struggling to continue with their daily lives.

Students from Sacred Hearts Catholic School in Lahaina meet with Dallas Carter, Principal, St. Michael School. Of 110 Sacred Heart families, 89 have lost their home. (Source: Sacred Heart Instagram)

Students impacted by the fire have refused to let this deter them. They meet daily during the school week, many times under a simple tent at the local park, to meet, discuss, and complete their assignments.

This success has been made possible by the quick thinking of St. Michael School of Oahu, a virtual program that supports students from Sacred Hearts. They provided complimentary licenses and teaching services from Stride. Additionally, the Hawaii Department of Education (HIDOE) swiftly utilized and dispersed approximately 400 complimentary licenses for disaster relief for children in Maui impacted by the fires.

“Hawaii families are resilient. They want to move forward. And thanks to the help from our Stride K12 partners, our teachers have been able to directly support students and families during these trying times,” said Dallas Carter, Principal, St. Michael School. “This partnership serves as a testament to the impactful work we do and the difference we make in the lives of those we serve.”

For more information, please visit Kamiano, St. Michael School, or Stride K12.

About K12

K12 is a division of Stride, Inc. (NYSE: LRN), where we are reimagining learning—where learning is lifelong, deeply personal, and prepares learners for tomorrow. With an engaging curriculum, supportive teachers, and a safe environment, K12 has transformed millions of teaching and learning experiences by providing innovative, high-quality, tech-enabled education solutions directly to students and schools. K12 has delivered millions of courses over the past two decades and serves learners in all 50 states and more than 100 countries. More information can be found at K12.com.

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Ken Schwartz

Corporate Communications

kschwartz@k12.com

Source: Stride, Inc.

FAQ

How are students in Maui coping with the tragic fire?

Students in Maui are continuing their education with the support of virtual school provider LAHAINA, Hawaii.

How many Sacred Heart families lost their homes due to the fire?

89 out of 110 Sacred Heart families lost their homes.

Who provided complimentary licenses and teaching services to support the affected students?

St. Michael School of Oahu and the Hawaii Department of Education provided the support.

What impact did the partnership have on the students and families?

The partnership has allowed teachers to directly support students and families during these trying times.