Hale Kuamo ʻoawarded grant for Hawaiian oral langua ge development (fwd link)

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Hale Kuamoʻo awarded grant for Hawaiian oral language development

University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo
Contact:Alyson Kakugawa-Leong, (808) 974-7642
Director, Media Relations, University Relations
Posted: Oct. 5, 2010
USA

The University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo Hale Kuamoʻo Hawaiian Language Center at
the Ka Haka ʻUla O Keʻelikōlani College of Hawaiian Language has obtained a
three-year grant from the U.S Department of Health and Human Services,
Administration for Native Americans (ANA) for oral language development,
effective September 30, 2010. The federal share totals $888,000, but grows
to more than $1.1 million when combined with matching funds.

The Ka ‘Ōlelo ʻŌiwi Hawaiian Oral Language Development Project will focus on
the oral language abilities of the Hawaiian Language Immersion Program
(HLIP) for K-6 students at 15 schools on five islands. By building
collaboration between Hale Kuamoʻo, HLIP schools and families, the project
aims to develop the Hawaiian oral language proficiencies of grammar, fluency
and cultural perspectives.

Access full article below:
http://www.hawaii.edu/news/article.php?aId=3899
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