Educational reform in Chuuk has been suffering from a leadership problem. Simply put: we have had too many directors and too few leaders. Directors have failed and we easily blame them. Now we need leaders who will empower us all to participate in educational reform efforts so that if it fails then … [Read more...]
What the Northwest Region Should Consider if Chuuk Secedes from FSM
There's been speculations that the Fanapi islands (Mortlocks and Northwest) should form an alliance to secede from the Republic of Chuuk to remain in the FSM as Chuuk State. I'm not sure that this is a good idea. The fact that these two regions share the same name of "fanapi" (islands of sand or … [Read more...]
2015 Resolutions for Chuuk Political Status
As we begin this New Year, let us renew our commitment to find the best solution for Chuuk's political status. Perhaps we should pause now and review the facts of a troubling 2014 and work harder in this new year for enlightened solutions. For if we did not work hard to be part of the solutions in … [Read more...]
In Memoriam: Noah Ruben
We are saddened by the tragic news from Chuuk that Acting Director of Education, Mr. Noah Ruben, tragically passed away last night apparently from a heart attack. Formerly the Principal of Berea Christian School, Mr. Ruben had been serving as the Deputy Director of Education since April 2010. He … [Read more...]
Take Action: Write Your Leaders
The Political Status Commission (CPSC) better known as the Chuuk Separatists are proposing to travel yet again to Hawaii, Guam, and other communities outside of Chuuk for another round of "public education" on their proposition to separate Chuuk from the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM). They … [Read more...]
FSM President Mori Opposes Chuuk Independence
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JNpeASDdrHc&feature=youtu.be On December 10, 2014, FSM President Manny Mori and a delegation held a meeting with approximately 60 FSM citizens at the University of Hawaii at Hilo. Co-sponsored by the Pacific Islander Student Center, Micronesians United - Big … [Read more...]
Attention: Healthcare Access Before Nationhood Talk
Before we plan for nationhood in the future, may we sit down with our people and address the urgent fatal issue about COFA citizens’ Healthcare Access. There are changes coming for our COFA citizens’ public healthcare assistance that is potentially disruptive, especially for our vulnerable … [Read more...]
Chuuk High School Navigating Success
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G_eKrTJnFzM#t=378 Sia fokkun ingeiti (kudos) Chuuk High School's Typhoons for giving us the only hope in our State's public education reform efforts when all else seems failing. While the Chuuk Board of Education (CBOE) and the Chuuk Department of Education (CDOE) … [Read more...]
Chuuk Department of Education is Hiring
Anyone interested in working for the Chuuk Department of Education (CDOE) is invited to review the following job descriptions. Representatives from CDOE will be in Hilo on December 15 – 18, 2014, to conduct interviews at the University of Hawaii at Hilo's Pacific Islander Student Center in Campus … [Read more...]
Public Hearing Raises More Questions than Answers
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hkpe85uW1oc On November 25, 2014, two members of the Chuuk Political Status Commission (CPSC) traveled to Hilo, Hawaii to lead a public hearing with over 60 members of the Chuukese community on Hawaii Island. Led by Sabino Asor, the Chuuk State Attorney General … [Read more...]