Micronesian Counselor, Issue 33

Hezel, Francis X. (2001-03-01). Micronesian Counselor, Issue 33. Micronesian Counselor (Report). Kolonia, Pohnpei: Micronesian Seminar. pp. 1–8.

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Abstract: The lead article, The Myth of Education: A Second Look, by Francis X. Hezel, S.J., examines the fading expectation that academic success leads directly to employment and prosperity. It traces how, during the 1960s and 1970s, high school or college completion often resulted in government positions, but reduced U.S. assistance and shrinking public payrolls have undercut this link.

Additional commentary describes the impact of government downsizing in Chuuk and Pohnpei, the limited private sector opportunities in Yap and Kosrae, and debates in the Marshall Islands on whether schools should emphasize practical job skills. The issue underscores how education remains highly valued, yet no longer guarantees material security or stable employment for island youth.