3 regional forums for parents and teachers
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
February 28, 2012
The Governor’s education task force is inviting parents and teachers to share their concerns, complaints, and ideas to change public education for the benefit of students.
Twelve separate forums will occur over two Saturdays, March 3 and March 10. Parents and teachers can choose to participate on either date, or on both dates. Parents will have their own forums. Teachers will have their own forums.
The task force has received input from dozens of residents already. The Governor wants the task force to engage as many residents as possible on ideas for change and improvement.
One concern that came up is that some teachers may feel more comfortable speaking up with their unfiltered opinions if only fellow teachers are present. It is for this reason only teachers will be allowed in the forums for teachers.
Another concern is that some parents may feel more comfortable speaking up if only fellow parents are present. It is for this reason only parents will be allowed in the forums for parents.
The forums for teachers will be facilitated by the trained-teacher mentors from Project HATSA. The forums for parents will be facilitated by non-DOE members of the task force.
Reporters may ask individual participants for their permission to be interviewed, otherwise the task force will respect the wishes of participants to remain anonymous.
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This is the schedule for either March 3 or March 10:
NORTH
If you teach- or your child goes to any school in Dededo or Yigo:
PARENTS: Your forum will be at:
- · the Okkodo High School cafeteria
- · from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
TEACHERS: Your forum will be at:
- · the Okkodo High School cafeteria
- · from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
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CENTRAL
If you teach- or your child goes to any school in Tamuning, Barrigada, Mangilao, Mongmong-Toto-Maite, Hagatna, Agana Heights, Chalan Pago-Ordot, Sinajana, Asan-Maina, or Piti:
PARENTS: Your forum will be at:
- · the Tamuning Elementary School cafeteria
- · from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
TEACHERS: Your forum will be at:
- · The Tamuning Elementary School cafeteria
- · from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
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SOUTH:
If you teach- or your child goes to any school in Santa Rita, Agat, Umatac, Merizo, Inarajan, Talofofo, or Yona:
PARENTS: Your forum will be at:
- · the Merizo Martyrs Elementary School cafeteria
- · from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
TEACHERS: Your forum will be at:
- · the Merizo Martyrs Elementary School cafeteria
- · from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Parents and teachers are asked to bring their unfiltered thoughts and ideas. No one will be criticized or reprimanded for their opinions.
The task force also is coordinating focus groups of students, and a forum for administrators.
Please call Troy Torres at 475-9304 or 486-8887 for more information.
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