Pacific: American Samoa, Federated States of Micronesia, Guam, Hawaii, Northern Mariana Islands, Republic of the Marshall Islands, & Republic of Palau
Regional Needs
Schools in the Pacific region are characterized by economic, political, and cultural diversity. The main language of instruction, English, is not the first language for most students outside Hawaii. REL Pacific envisions a world where all children and communities are literate and healthy—global participants grounded in and enriched by their cultures.
- Improving teacher quality.
- Addressing the learning needs of special populations including English language learners and children with disabilities.
- Strengthening the capacity of educational systems to increase achievement for all students through improved standards, assessment, and accountability.
