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JICA Volunteers Share Pride, Challenges in Boosting Palau’s School Nutrition and PE

By: Laurel Marewibuel KOROR, Palau  — Japanese volunteers are leaving a lasting mark on Palau’s schools, from daily milk for kids to coaching teachers in sports they barely knew — all while navigating kitchen puzzles and language hurdles in this Pacific island nation. Japan volunteers leave lasting impact on Palau schools. Febuary 2026 (Photo credit: […]

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Palau Education Bill Rekindles Debate Over Student Testing Standards

By: Eoghan Olkeriil Ngirudelsang NGERULMUD, Palau — Palau lawmakers are moving to reshape how student learning is measured, reigniting a long-running debate among educators and policymakers over whether schools should be judged against international comparisons or against clear, local learning standards. On the opening day of the 5th Regular Session on Jan. 13, Sen. Andrew […]

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