The work of Peace Corps Vol- ic unteers has contributed to econom development, such as in fisheries development and in agriculture, where Volunteers gave added impetus to the coconut replanting program. Experiments in rice and pepper growing in Ponape have progressed smoothly with increased plantings and Administration’s The production. agricultural stations have emphasized demonstration farming and production of plant material and breeding stock for distribution to farmers. Education continues to improve at not vith way year ions iderthe ition the accelerated pace begun in 1962. Enrollment reached new highs again this year in both elementary and high schools. Construction of new schools and classrooms continued. English instruction in the schools has improved and accelerated with implementation of a 5-year, territory-wide program for Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL). Peace Corps Volunteers, American contract and Micronesian teachers received intensive training in the TESL program. to Micronesian Teacher /ious d in Vocational education is receiving new emphasis and plans are well underway for a new occupational school in Palau. Vocational education and basic English literacy have been stressed in continuing adult education programs. 1 by Summer Head Start programs for pre-school children were introduced to all districts by the summer of 1968. Library books and facilities in- creased in number and quality through the Territory’s participation in two U.S. federal acts and more library personnel received training in Guam and Hawaii. needed facilities through the com- munity development program. Grantsin-aid for community projects more than doubled during the year. The inclusion of the Territory in Economic Opportunity Act programs gives communities and individuals a new voice in their own development and nesians. Influenza-like diseases continued to be the most prevalent illness reported during the year. Hepatitis outbreaks occurred in five districts; most cases reported were mild although three deaths were attributed to the disease. A Territory-wide survey of leprosy and filariasis has given a better indication of the extent of these diseases, and treatment programs are underway. Early results of a tuberculosis survey indicate a prevalence of tuberculosis slightly higher than the United States. A pilot program emphasizing domiciliary care for tuberculosis patients has been well accepted. Dental surveys of elementary school ‘children were followed in each district by establishment of comprehensive programs for treatment. A limited family planning program provides skills training, remedial edu- is meeting gradual acceptance. Addition of new medical personnel and added emphasis on training Micro- Approval of the purchase of drugs directly from Veterans Administration depots should result in more supplies for the available money. cation, and work experience for various segments of the population. Education Center and admission standards were raised. Enrollment will be doubled in the fall of 1968. sopra r the ® in pines, and South Pacific areas. nesian public health personnel have strengthened health services to Micro- A second year of study was added sians new . By »ften 25 of s by mainland, Hawaii, Guam, the Philip- Micronesian communities are developing self-reliance and gaining Social Advancement Tip of were enrolled in schools on the U.S. The number of Micronesians pursuing higher education abroad continues to increase; this year 351 Part X1—Summary and Conclusions liscal Year 1968 14] 174