FSM Education Indicators SY 2018 2019

Kephas, Kalwin (August 2019). FSM Education Indicators SY 2018 2019 (PDF). FedEMIS NDOE Reports (Report). Palikir, Pohnpei: FSM National Department of Education. p. 72.

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Abstract: On behalf of the FSM Department of Education and on my own, I feel proud and privileged to present this year’s FSM NDOE Indicators Report 2019. It has been a long journey to get where we are now. Compiling and cleaning historical data, setting-up required hardware and software, developing capacity of national and state DOE data managers, preparing schools principals and teachers, and finally reaching to a consensus among state and national governments on data policy was indeed a significant undertaking.

...In contrast to last year’s Publication of the Education Digest, this report is the traditional FSM NDOE Indicators report. Going forward we plan to publish both, this shorter simpler report and the comprehensive digest of all our data later in the year. It will also be the first year that each state will have their own version of this Indicators report. While the NDOE data team will assist in the production of their first version, the states (Chuuk and Yap so far) have started receiving training on all the skills required to understand how it is produced. This showcase our commitment for improved quality education in the FSM. With the help of reliable, timely and quality data, we will be able to make better rational distribution of our limited resources including our enhanced ability to making informed decision.

In this publication, we include an agreed upon selection of 25 indicators. In general, it includes only the data and analysis. Those interested in details about where our data comes from, how it is cleaned up and validated, and how the figures we publish are computed (methodology) are referred to the larger Education Statistics Digest. The publication is organized into the usual six simple themes each presenting indicators shown for the nation and by state.

While various indicators have improved, the FSM continues its slight decline in enrollments. Access to primary education is generally better than both ECE and secondary. The situation in all four states is similar for most indicators and most noticeable differences are discussed throughout the themes.