PEC Guam Delegation Performs for Community at ASC

The Guam PEC Delegation culminated their experience with the Tuleti dance presentation and table displays for the general public on August 21, 2011 at the Agana Shopping Center. Way to go team! Hopefully, we will continue our experience during PEC 2013 in Saipan, CNMI! Enjoy the following snapshots taken during this special event!

Agar Produces PEC Guam Delegation Specials: Video and Album

Our IT guru, Eric Agar, produced the following PEC Guam Delegation specials. Enjoy!

PEC VIDEO: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lXwlShBvJcs

PEC PHOTO ALBUM: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TEuNJU3cjlg

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GCC held its fall Convocation at the Hyatt Hotel. It was a meaningful gathering with countless highlights that GCC has done to make a difference in its students and the community as a whole. Dr. Mary Okada spoke about the various accomplishments GCC has much to be proud of, along with the unavoidable budget realities. Dr. Ray Somera spoke about the importance of accreditation and mentioned various acronyms associated with its empowerment. He emphasized the S-U-N, leaving us to reflect on the following: "S" for the standards of good practice; "U" for the unwavering commitment, and "N" for the next steps we must take to complete our mission. Enjoy the snapshots below taken during the event!

After presenting and participating in the PEC 2011 sessions, we not only had the opportunity to visit my Rosario Familia, but we also were able to gather together with my Neth Familia, who hosted a special dinner when we arrived in Pohnpei. Enjoy the following snapshots!

It was a wonderful experience to present at the 2011 Pacific Educational Conference in Pohnpei, FSM! I was able to also spend time with my Rosario familia. My great-great grandfather is Ignacio Rosario Tainatongo, and it's great that my Uncle John Rosario mentioned how he could see the family resemblance! A special Sakau Ceremony was also held in honor of the PEC Guam Delegation that I am member of. Enjoy the following snapshots!

During the last two weeks in July, the 22 students of theMACIMISE project pursuing doctoral and master degrees held their annual meeting in Pohnpei, FSM. Taking in the local culture and sights, as well as the characteristic hospitality of the region, the MACIMISERS worked hard on the mission of the project that focuses on local practices, languages, and the preservation of mathematical ideas associated with these practices and languages.

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Kalahngan! Thank you to Pohnpei for successfully hosting the 27th Pacific Educational Conference (PEC). More than 900 educators from approximately 20 countries participated in 165 presentations and plenary sessions. Educators from the Pacific region and around the world shared instructional strategies for contextual and culturally grounded learning. Assessment and evaluation; Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) education; teacher training technology; math; and climate change were just a few of the subjects discussed at this year’s PEC. We were all energized to bring home new learnings and innovations to classrooms and agencies. We are currently building on the momentum created by educators and others at the PEC to practically and coherently address the ever-changing education needs of the region. We thank our many contributors to this issue of the Pacific Navigator and believe that you, our readers, will find its contents both useful and enjoyable. Sincerely, Sharon Nelson-Barber, EdD President & CEO	Making Connections at the International Hui The verdant Tanana Valley in interior Alaska served as the setting for the 2nd International Hui on Research by Indigenous People, sponsored by More The 2nd International Hui on Research by Indigenous People gathered in Tanana Valley, Alaska, to share their current research.
	During the last two weeks in July, the 22 students of theMACIMISE project pursuing doctoral and master degrees held their annual meeting in Pohnpei, FSM. Taking in the local culture and sights, as well as the characteristic hospitality of the region, the MACIMISERS worked hard on the mission of the project that focuses on local practices, languages, and the preservation of mathematical ideas associated with these practices and languages. PREL Recognizes Longtime Partners Highlights of PCC Activities Unpacking Standards at Yap High School (YHS)—Standards and performance indicators define subject area content and skills. It also lets us know what is important for students to know and do.More Getting to Know Micronesia On May 9 and 10, educators from O‘ahu’s Central District schools for the Hawai‘i DOE learned how to teach Micronesian students and to understand and work effectively with their parents. More Dr. Patrick U. Tellei, President of the Palau Community College, showing the plaque that commemorates 20 years of collaboration and partnership. More
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