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.”

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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

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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

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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

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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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AWAK ECE visits the Office of the President

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The morning of March 13, 2020 would have been just another ordinary day at Office of the President if it were not for the cheerful group of 17 children visiting from AWAK ECE center . The Honorable Vice President, Yoshiro George may not have been aware at first that he was literally in for a real treat …

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Marcella Foundation impacts schools with healthy contribution

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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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Development of Student Learning Outcomes in Science

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NDOE News and Updates–The FSM National Department of Education started its first of five workshops for its Development of Student Learning Outcomes in Science. The first workshop was held during the week of February 24 – 28, 2020 at the Western and Central Pacific Commission Conference room in Kolonia, Pohnpei. Participants were from the four …

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Education Sector Strategic Plan Conference

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NDOE News and Updates–As an official invitation to begin the significant work of reviewing the ESSDP (Education Sector Strategic Plan), a formal invitation was mailed out with the endorsement of Secretary Kalwin Kephas of the National Department of Education (NDOE) to the appropriate personnel at each of the States’ Department of Education, COM-FSM, Department of …

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SDOE and NDOE Annual Work Plan Meeting

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NDOE News and Updates— January 6 to 10, 2020, an Annual Work Plan meeting took place in Chuuk at the Chuuk Department of Education conference room. The Chiefs of Curriculum & Instructions, Staff Development Coordinators, and Testing Coordinators were all invited to participate in this meeting. The meeting was commenced with an opening prayer, followed …

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