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Rick Rutiz – Rethinking Education, One Building at a Time

Hana resident Rick Rutiz tells of his experiences working with at-risk youth in remote East Maui through his organization Ma Ka Hana Ka ‘Ike, which mobilizes them to learn construction skills to benefit themselves and their community.

Recorded at TEDxMaui 2014, held on September 28, 2014 at the Maui Arts & Cultural Center.

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  1. Cynthia Santiago says

    January 6, 2015 at 7:55 pm

    The way schools should be… hands on makes sense to me; long overdue…

  2. Chuck Nakkim says

    January 7, 2015 at 8:25 pm

    Right on Rick! IMUA!!!

  3. Larry Dean says

    January 8, 2015 at 5:01 am

    AWESOME PRESENTATION OF A MARVELOUS PROGRAM.

  4. Dana Kokubun says

    January 11, 2015 at 9:05 pm

    Chicken skin moments — great presentation, Rick!

  5. Jeanette Miguelucci says

    September 1, 2015 at 11:16 pm

    No Rick, you did not stick your foot in your mouth. What a heart felt presentation! You are making and have made a big difference in Hana's youth. Be proud.

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