About TLO
The Learning Observatory helps people in Hawaiʻi understand local news, policy, and public issues beyond the headlines. We specialize in research translation; turning complex data, studies, and policy information into clear, accessible insight that supports public understanding and informed decision-making.
Our work is independent, nonpartisan, and grounded in Hawaiʻi’s unique social, economic, and cultural context.
To maintain independence and trust, The Learning Observatory does not:
Advocate for specific policies or positions
Provide strategic communications or messaging services
Engage in lobbying or political campaigning
Conduct proprietary consulting or implementation work
Mission Statement
Advance community-aligned decision-making by translating research, data, and evaluation into clear, accessible insight that supports learning across Hawaiʻi’s public and nonprofit systems.
Vision
A Hawaiʻi where locals understand the issues shaping their lives and futures, and can engage with them thoughtfully and informed by evidence.