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A Brief History of Education in Micronesia
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Public education began in earnest with the start of Japanese rule in 1914.  For the first few years, Japanese naval officers taught math, singing and their own language with whatever materials they could gather.  Students also competed in games, such as these on Jaluit, as part of their education.
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(photo from the Peattie Collection, MARC)