-Culturally Based Education (CBE) grounds high quality practices in culturally and linguistically relevant contexts. CBE is more than just teaching language and culture as. It is a systematic approach fully incorporating and integrating specific cultural ways of thinking, learning, and problem-solving into educational practice.

Research

-The report shares the results of a research study about the impact of culture-based teaching strategies on student achievement and socio-emotional development, particularly Native Hawaiian student outcomes. The findings correspond to past studies, indicating that culture-based educational strategies positively impact student outcomes. This research underscores the benefits of culturally responsive pedagogy and practice.

-The data support the hypothesis that cultural approaches strongly enhance relevance and relationships at school, while also supporting positive academic outcomes.