DepEd's Project 6B Boosts Literacy for 16K Learners in Bicol

Recent reports illustrate a significant literacy crisis affecting Filipino students, who are reportedly four to five years behind in reading skills due to various factors, including pandemic-related disruptions and systemic educational shortcomings. The Second Congressional Commission on Education (Edcom 2) highlighted that many students are still learning material from earlier grades, revealing a deep-rooted backlog in the education system. In response to rising misinformation concerns, a new legislative push aims to integrate digital literacy into the basic education curriculum, equipping students with critical skills to navigate the internet responsibly. Meanwhile, the Literacy Coordinating Council's failure to adequately address the growing illiteracy rates has come under scrutiny, with a noted increase in the illiterate population since 1997. In Idaho, despite substantial financial investment in literacy programs, improvements in reading proficiency among students have been minimal, raising questions about accountability in the education system. These developments collectively underscore the urgent need for comprehensive educational reforms and targeted interventions to address the literacy challenges facing students today.