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Pacific educators to converge in Marshalls confab
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Posted on Jun 02 2005
The 22nd annual Pacific Education Conference will be held in Majuro, Marshall Islands July 12-15, 2005, co-hosted by the RMI Ministry of Education and Pacific Resources for Education and Learning, PREL.
The theme for PEC 2005 is “Pacific Education: Raising Children, Raising Standards.” This theme reflects the belief that quality teaching is key to nurturing healthy mind and spirit. Raising educational standards includes proving learning experiences designed to equip children with the knowledge, skills, and attitude that will enable them to perform at their highest level. This year’s focus is on policy and practices that improve the quality of teaching and learning in the classroom and at home.
In his letter of invitation, RMI Minister of Education Wilfred I. Kendall stated, “We are proud to host this prestigious event and anticipate positive outcomes from the sessions, presentations, discussions and networking that will result from this assembly of dedicated educators of the Pacific region. As parents and communities, we have entrusted these educators with our greatest resources and tangible investment in the future: our children.”
The PEC is one of the largest educational conferences in the western Pacific and a major source of professional development opportunities for educators. The PEC is organized by Pacific educators for Pacific educators. Delegates from American Samoa, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, the Federated States of Micronesia, Guam, the Republic of Palau, as well as educational representatives from other Pacific countries and the United States are expected to attend.
For more information or to register for the Pacific Educational conference, please contact the PEC 2005 Coordinating Committee (pec2005@rmimoe.com) or visit the official website: www.rmimoe.com. (PR)
