By Liza Soriano
MANILA — Senate President Chiz Escudero praised the signing of the Academic Recovery and Accessible Learning (ARAL) Program Act, calling it a vital step in tackling the country’s ongoing learning crisis.
“Malaki ang magiging tulong nitong ARAL Program para matugunan ang matagal na nating problema tungkol sa mga mag-aaral na hindi makapagbasa nang maayos at hirap sa matematika at agham. Ang layunin nitong batas ay mabigyan ng magandang kinabukasan ang ating mga mag-aaral sa pamamagitan ng magandang edukasyon,” Escudero said.
The law assigns teachers, para-teachers, and pre-service teachers to tutor targeted learners from kindergarten to Grade 10.
ARAL will focus on essential learning competencies within the K-to-12 curriculum, particularly in mathematics and science for Grades 1 to 10, and reading for Grades 3 to 10.
“Proficiency in these essential learning competencies will serve as the foundation for individuals to become productive members of society,” Escudero added.
He emphasized that completing basic education is crucial for opening up opportunities, whether learners pursue higher education or enter the workforce with the skills they’ve acquired.
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