University of Guam Legacy Thesis Collection 1969-2013
Collection Items
Rising Above: Chuukese Students Overcoming Obstacles and Achieving Success in Guam’s Public High Schools and the Implications for School Leadership
The four aims of this research were: to acknowledge the challenges faced by Chuukese immigrant students in Guam’s five public high schools, to explore the factors aiding the success of some of those students in spite of their challenges, to provide…
Getting Chamoru Revitalization on Track: A Study of Policy and Implementation
The research conducted was a longitudinal study of language policies of Guam and Hawaii. Chamoru education has been implemented in Guam’s public schools over the past forty years. Stakeholders continue to debate over the effectiveness of Guam’s…
Perceptions of Middle School Students Towards High School Pathways: A Case Study of a Guam Middle School
Inadequate preparation for middle to high school transition can negatively affect students’ success in high school and beyond. The Guam Department of Education does not have a formal ongoing program to help assess students’ awareness towards high…