Connecting Yap's Outer Islands: A New Era for Education

From April 19 to May 10, 2025, the Yap Department of Education's Technology Team embarked on a vital mission: installing Starlink units in schools across Yap's outer islands. Despite facing numerous challenges, the team successfully completed this crucial task, along with other unexpected demands.

This landmark Starlink implementation is set to revolutionize the entire Department of Education. It will significantly enhance data sharing, communication, and resource accessibility for all schools, particularly those in remote areas. This technological leap also provided immediate benefits during the trip, directly assisting assessment teams with testing and accreditation teams with their crucial work in the outer island schools.

This initiative marks a profound new development for the Department of Education, ushering in an era of improved connectivity and educational opportunities for all.