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Legislature approves $481,578 for University of Guam Press to produce localized textbooks
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The Committee of the Whole approved an amendment to reappropriate $481,578 to the University of Guam Press for development, localization and production of culturally tailored textbooks and instructional materials, with quarterly reporting requirements, officials said.
The Committee of the Whole approved an amendment to reappropriate $481,578 to the University of Guam Press to develop, localize and print textbooks and instructional materials tailored to Guam students, the chamber decided without objection.
Lawmakers said the change is intended to produce curriculum materials that reflect Guam’s history, language and culture and to reduce long-term textbook costs for the Guam Department of Education.
Senator Borah, sponsor of the amendment, said the funds will be directed to “development, localization, and production of textbooks and instructional materials tailored to the unique needs of our island.” The amendment requires the University of Guam…
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