U.S. Department of Education Awards Guam $908,222 for School Improvements, Professional Development

Congresswoman Madeleine Z. Bordallo today announced that the U.S. Department of Education awarded the Guam Department of Education $908,222 to support school improvements, technology and professional development.

The three-year grant was awarded through the Territories and Freely Associated States Education Grant Program. Grants are used for teacher training, curriculum development, instructional materials or general school improvement and reform, and direct educational services. The Pacific Region Educational Laboratory (PREL) provides technical assistance and makes recommendations for funding to the Secretary of the Department of Education, who conducts a grants competition.

“This education grant will help provide much-needed improvements for our public school system on Guam,” said Congresswoman Bordallo. “Further, this critical federal investment will be used to support our teachers and students, and I commend the Guam Department of Education for working to secure this competitive grant.”