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Guam Teachers Get Left Behind as Teachers in Several States See Biggest Raise in Decades

Guam Teachers Get Left Behind as Teachers in Several States See Biggest Raise in Decades

by Sanjay Sharma | Apr 15, 2022 | GDOE Teachers, Pay Comparison

Teachers on Guam last saw a pay compression in 2014 when some seasoned teachers received a paltry nickel raise for the whole year. Despite discussions underway to get teachers a pay raise, several states are awarding their teachers a pay raise of 20%. States that rank...
Bill 254-36 Defines the Educational and Professional Requirements for Certified School Counselors

Bill 254-36 Defines the Educational and Professional Requirements for Certified School Counselors

by Sanjay Sharma | Apr 8, 2022 | GDOE Teachers, School Counseloers

Senator Nelson introduced Bill 254-36 to define the educational and professional requirements for certified school counselors. Many school counselors attended the public hearing along with other members of the school community on Tuesday, April 05, 2022. The meeting...
Highlights for 180 days and service learning waiver

Highlights for 180 days and service learning waiver

by Sanjay Sharma | Mar 2, 2022 | GDOE Support Staff, GDOE Teachers

The Guam Department of Education (GDOE) appeared before members of the Guam Legislature at an informational hearing to request a waiver of the 180 instructional days and service-learning. Members of the Guam Education Board and the GDOE administration voiced their...
GDOE Pay Plan Committee: Wage Study Priority

GDOE Pay Plan Committee: Wage Study Priority

by Sanjay Sharma | Feb 24, 2022 | GDOE Support Staff, GDOE Teachers

Members of the GDOE Pay Plan Committee voiced support to prioritize a wage and salary increase for all employees in the Department. The committee meets once a week to discuss their progress. In all, there are three subcommittees working on job descriptions, above-step...
Pay Raise Soon for Education Department Says Lt Governor Joshua Tenorio

Pay Raise Soon for Education Department Says Lt Governor Joshua Tenorio

by Sanjay Sharma | Feb 4, 2022 | GDOE Support Staff, GDOE Teachers

Lieutenant Governor Joshua Tenorio says that the Guam Department of Education Educator Pay Scale is next to receive an update. Nurses and law enforcement officers received their pay increase, and teachers (and admins) are next. Biba!
The Guam Education Board Looks to End Cohorts for All Grade Levels

The Guam Education Board Looks to End Cohorts for All Grade Levels

by Sanjay Sharma | Nov 22, 2021 | GDOE Support Staff, GDOE Teachers, Local News

The Guam Education Board (GEB) looks to end cohorts for all grade levels by moving to 100% face-to-face instruction by Monday, November 29, 2021.  The school community is advised to pay close attention to the next GEB meeting scheduled for Tuesday, November 23, 2021,...
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