News and Updates

Launching of the FSM Skills and Employability Enhancement (FSM SEE) Project

Kolonia, Pohnpei, NDOE Press – On November 2, 2023, the Federated States of Micronesia, Department of Education celebrated a momentous occasion as they officially inaugurated the FSM Skills and Employability Enhancement (FSM SEE) Project, a Performance Grants program generously provided by the World Bank. This event, held at the PICS High School Cafeteria in Kolonia, …

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MTEC: “Connecting Indigenous Knowledge Across Academic Disciplines.”

Kosrae State, Micronesia – The recently concluded Micronesia Teacher Education Conference (MTEC) held in Kosrae State from July 4th to 7th, 2023, proved to be a momentous gathering of educators, experts, and representatives from diverse organizations. With the theme “Connecting Indigenous Knowledge Across Academic Disciplines,” the conference aimed to emphasize the importance of integrating indigenous …

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2023 FACSSO Outcomes

On Wednesday, March 1st 2023, the FSM Association of Chief State School Officers (FACSSO) gathered in Pohnpei to discuss upcoming plans and policies for education nationwide. The convening included representation from the State and National Department of Educations as well as COM-FSM, including the presence of the National Secretary and Assistant Secretaries of Education, the …

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National and State DOEs Unite to Revise Data Policy and Set Targets for Education Indicators

NDOE Press – On February 20-24, 2023,  representatives from national and state departments of education gathered to review policies for managing education data and set targets for 25 education indicators. The meeting was hosted by the Chuuk Department of Education, and the Director of the department gave welcoming remarks, emphasizing the importance of collaboration and …

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SDG Workshop on Early Childhood Development held on World Children’s Day

KOLONIA, Pohnpei – As part of the UN75 Focus Dialogue – FSM National Awareness Series, to mark World Children’s Day, the FSM Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) Working Group in collaboration with the FSM National Department of Education and UNICEF held an Early Childhood Development Orientation and Refresher training Workshop on Friday, 13 November 2020. A …

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Marcella Foundation impacts schools with healthy contribution

On February 19, 2020, Secretary Kalwin Kephas of National Department of Education was personally elated to receive a very welcome donation from the Marcella Foundation. This special donation came in boxes of hygienic products consisting of 2000 toothpaste, 1000 set of tooth brush and tooth paste bringing the total tally of 3000 combined.  Some NDOE …

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