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From Grandview plans to convert vacant Tumon Bay Mall into school campus

What could the conversion of the Tumon mall mean for Dededo?

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iLearn Academy's move to Tumon may reduce institutional presence in Dededo Grandview Development plans to convert the long-vacant Tumon Bay Mall into a campus for iLearn Academy Charter School. Since the school currently operates a campus in Dededo, this relocation to Tumon could lead to a reduction or cessation of its institutional presence in the village. The new Tumon campus is projected to serve 1,060 students in the 2027 to 2028 school year, supporting the school’s expansion into middle school grades. The reports do not specify how the school's operations in Dededo will change, but the move represents a significant shift in the school's physical location.

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  • Grandview announced plans to convert the long-vacant Tumon Bay Mall into a campus for iLearn Academy Charter School.guampdn.com
  • iLearn Academy has a campus in Dededo, which is involved in a lawsuit with its current landlord over alleged unauthorized charges.guampdn.com
  • The new Tumon campus is projected to serve 1,060 students in the 2027 to 2028 school year.guampdn.com

Why it matters

For Dededo, the potential relocation of a major educational institution like iLearn Academy represents a change in its local operational landscape. The school currently maintains a campus there, which contributes to the village's institutional and economic activity. A reduction in the school's presence could impact local services and community structure.

This move is part of a broader trend noted by the project team, which stated the proposal responds to changes in retail and tourism. The school's decision to move from its Dededo campus to the Tumon site is driven by the availability of the new property, which is more than 1,000 feet from the nearest facility serving alcohol, meeting regulatory requirements for schools.

What we don't know yet

  • Will iLearn Academy maintain any operational presence in Dededo after the move?
  • What specific economic impact will the school's relocation have on Dededo?

What would change this answer

The Land Use Commission grants final approval for the Tumon conversion and iLearn Academy proceeds with the move.The effect on Dededo becomes more certain, as the school's relocation timeline becomes fixed.
ILearn Academy announces plans to maintain a satellite campus or partnership in Dededo.The negative effect on Dededo would likely fade, mitigating the institutional loss.

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