Achieving Educational Excellence: the Challenge of the 90s in the Federated States of Micronesia. Final Report: Managing Change for Educational Improvement

Gossman, Gary M; Drier, Harry; Starr, Harold (January 1990). Achieving Educational Excellence: the Challenge of the 90s in the Federated States of Micronesia. Final Report: Managing Change for Educational Improvement (Report). Palikir: Center of Education and Training for Employment, Ohio State University.

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Abstract: A review of the problems and potential of the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) elementary-secondary educational system and a brief summary of the postsecondary system are provided in this report. Methodology involved dialogues with approximately 1,500 citizens; a survey of 870 government leaders, school administrators, teachers, parents, and students; site visitation and observation; and document analysis. Part 1, the national report, an introduction to the study; relevant social, historical, and demographic issues; methodology, survey results, fifteen recommendations; and the estimated costs of implementation. In part 2, state reports and recommendations from Yap, Chuuk, Pohnpei, and Kosrae (FSM) are presented. Recommendations are made for increasing citizen participation in decision making, valuing employment and career progress, balancing economics and educational needs, and providing equal educational opportunities.

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