Adequate Public Educational System Objectives

(a)The basic objectives of an adequate public educational system are:

(1)That parents or guardians are full partners with educators in the education of their children.

(2)That students are encouraged and challenged to reach their educational potential.

(3)That students are motivated and encouraged to remain in school until they’ve earned their high school diplomas.

(4)That the curriculum adequately prepares students to succeed in their future endeavors.

(5)That students are prepared to be active participants in the community through an understanding of our island and national heritage, cultural and family values, and an appreciation for the freedoms afforded all citizens of our democratic form of government.

(6)That qualified education professionals are hired and retained in our schools.

(7)That students perform at or above national and international academic standards.

(8)That school campuses are safe and conducive to student learning.

(9)That educators’ teaching methods and knowledge of subject matter are continually improved and re-enforced.

(10)That technology will be implemented and used to increase the effectiveness of student learning, instructional management, staff development, and administration.

(11)that curricula be consistent with the “No Child Left Behind Act” or successor legislation that would allow students to achieve Literacy goals established by the Guam Education Policy Board. CH. 3 DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

(b)It is the duty and responsibility of the government of Guam to provide the resources to the Department of Education that are necessary to meet the basic objectives of an adequate public education as declared herein.