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From http://www.hawaii.edu/news/article.php?aId=3899

Hale Kuamo’o awarded grant for Hawaiian oral language development
University of Hawai’i at Hilo
Contact: Alyson Kakugawa-Leong
October 5, 2010

The University of Hawai’i at Hilo Hale Kuamo’o Hawaiian Language Center at the Ka Haka ‘Ula O Ke’elikōlani 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 ‘Ōiwi 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 Kuamo’o, HLIP schools and families, the project aims to develop the Hawaiian oral language proficiencies of grammar, fluency and cultural perspectives.

Read the full article at http://www.hawaii.edu/news/article.php?aId=3899
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