by Sanjay Sharma | Oct 1, 2026 | GDOE Support Staff, GDOE Teachers, Local News
On September 18, 2026, Governor Lourdes A. Leon Guerrero approved the 2026 Educator Pay Plan. The Department of Administration recommended the update after comparing GDOE salaries with national averages. What the plan does: • Teachers and related positions (pay grades...
by Sanjay Sharma | Oct 1, 2026 | GDOE Support Staff, GDOE Teachers, Local News
GFT has asked the Legislature to amend Bill 351-38 so that it covers every employee of the Guam Department of Education. As amended in committee, the bill covers a list of position titles and excludes everyone whose pay is set under the General Pay Plan. That leaves...
by Sanjay Sharma | Feb 7, 2025 | GDOE Teachers, Guam Behavioral Health & Wellness Center, School Counseloers
Counselors are essential in schools for building a supportive and caring environment, which is considered the key factor in student success and well-being. On Guam, where suicide is the leading cause of non-natural deaths with rates significantly higher per capita...
by Sanjay Sharma | Nov 22, 2024 | GDOE Support Staff, GDOE Teachers, Local News
I have been deeply engaged in the discussions surrounding the potential decommissioning of our schools. After attending numerous data-gathering meetings over the past year, I am left with more questions than answers. The most pressing concern is the specter of...
by Sanjay Sharma | Nov 18, 2024 | GDOE Teachers
I am thrilled to share some promising news with you. Dr. Erik Swanson, our superintendent, has acknowledged the critical role of a strong music program and has committed to expanding it. It’s no secret that his first year has been filled with challenges, but...
by Sanjay Sharma | Sep 22, 2023 | GDOE Teachers, Local News
We are pleased to inform you that a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) has been successfully negotiated and signed for GDOE Teachers. Here is a concise summary of some of the key provisions within the agreement: 1. Instructional Time Make-Up Days (2.A.3): The...
