Service is a fundamental value for the teaching of Pacific-heritage learners. This article describes educators' perspectives of the value of service, one of the values foundational to Tapasa. Findings from interviews, talanoa, and teaching observations show that service is demonstrated and nurtured differently by Pacific and non-Pacific educators,…

"Respect" is a value that underpins Pasifika ways of being, Pasifika learner success and wellbeing, and strong home-school partnerships with Pasifika families and communities. When teachers acknowledge and respond appropriately to students' Pasifika values, such as respect, learning is enhanced and cultural identity nourished. To inform…