From March 31 to April 1, the Palau International Coral Reef Center (PICRC), in collaboration with educators from NOAA Ocean Exploration and Palau’s Ministry of Education, successfully conducted a two-day professional development workshop for 27 school teachers across Palau. Although the focus was on middle and high school teachers, the workshop attracted a much wider […]
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Each One Teach One: Building Producers, Not Just Consumers
In Palau, the future of our nation rests on how we teach our children. The principle of Each One Teach One reminds us that every lesson we pass on, from parent to child, elder to youth, teacher to student, multiplies across generations. If we want to build a nation of producers instead of consumers, we […]
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Taiwan farm brings ‘farm to table’ to life for elementary students with sensory challenges
By: Laurel Marewibuel KOROR, Palau — Young explorers from SDA Elementary School dove into a hands-on farm adventure, guessing vegetables by touch and matching flowers to future fruits in a “gamified” lesson on fresh produce. Taiwan Technical Farm hosted first- and second-graders for the sensory day, dubbed “From Farm to Table.” Activities included the Flower […]
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Whipps meets University of Guam students, emphasizes purpose and public service
By: Laurel Marewibuel KOROR, Palau (April 9, 2026) — President Surangel S. Whipps Jr. welcomed students from the University of Guam’s Public Administration program on Tuesday during a courtesy visit that focused on leadership, public service, and youth development. The group, accompanied by adjunct professor Maria Pangelinan, engaged the president with questions on topics ranging […]
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School Buses from Japan Embassy Transform Remote Students’ Lives, Cut Absenteeism
By: Laurel Marewibuel KOROR Palau — “The two 15-seat school buses provided through the GGP program have greatly improved access to education for students who live far from the school,” Embassy of Japan GGP Coordinator said during a recent follow-up visit to Ngaraard Elementary School. The two 15-seat school buses provided through the GGP program […]
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Ngchesar Inaugurates 12th Government, Sets Priorities on Roads, Housing, Education and Tourism
By: Laurel Marewibuel KOROR, Palau (Feb. 12, 2026) — Ngchesar State officially inaugurated its 12th government Thursday, with newly elected leaders pledging to focus on infrastructure, housing, education and tourism development for the community. Ngchesar State inaugurates its 12th Government, with new Governor Jackson Doktok, Floor Leader Felicia Watanabe and witnessed by President Whipps Jr. […]