TITLE: The cost of classroom overcrowding and lack of learning resources | New Day

AUTHOR: CNN Philippines

DATE PUBLISHED: August 15, 2023

KEY CONTENT: This news segment discusses the innumerable challenges public schools face regarding overcrowding in classrooms and insufficient learning materials. It highlights how these problems adversely affect student performance and overall educational outcomes. The segment involves interviews with educators and experts who defend possible solutions for alleviating this issue and suggestions for improvement.

TITLE: Contrasting Profiles of Low-Performing Mathematics Students in Public and Private Schools in the Philippines: Insights from Machine Learning

AUTHOR: Allan B. I. Bernardo, Macario O. Cordel II, Minie Rose C. Lapinid, Jude Michael M. Teves, Sashmir A. Yap, and Unisse C. Chua

DATE PUBLISHED: August 30, 2022

KEY CONTENT: This research analyzed the separate performance of public and private schools through the data from 2018 Program for International Student Assessment (PISA), which revealed that over 50% of students scored below the lowest proficiency level in mathematics, emphasizing that students from public schools performed worse that those attending private schools. The study identified the top ten variable influencing student's poor performance in both school settings, one being the availability of educational resources which offers valuable insights to both educators and policy makers.

TITLE: Psychosocial Environmental Disruption Among Public Elementary Schools in Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao, Philippines

AUTHOR: Dr. Norhayda M. Mangigin and Dr. Joanie T. Haramain

DATE PUBLISHED: March 11, 2023

KEY CONTENT: The research conducted by Dr. Norhayda M. Mangigin and Dr. Joanie T. Haramain focuses on psychosocial environmental disruptions faced by public elementary schools in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM), Philippines. It highlights how economic interruptions and a lack of resources severely inhibit the delivery of quality education in the region. The psychosocial environment is detrimental to learning processes for students and teaching processes for educators. The study points out the urgent need to strengthen stakeholder collaboration, including government bodies, teachers, and the community, in creating a conducive environment for quality education in BARMM.

TITLE: Problems in the Education Sector are Systemic. Enough with Band-Aid Solutions

AUTHOR: Kristine Mae Suela

DATE PUBLISHED: August 3, 2024

KEY CONTENT: Kristine Mae Suela's opinion article outlines the systemic issues plaguing the education sector in the Philippines. It mentions that the country ranks at the bottom of learning poverty in Asia while, according to the 2022 PISA, the OECD ranks it 77 out of 81 countries in the world. It attributes these dismal results to chronic underfunding, ineffective carrying out of educational policies, inadequate responses to the challenges pushed by the COVID-19 pandemic, and excessive workloads of teachers. It calls for the fundamental overhaul of the basic education sector, urging the government to provide its share of improving educational resources for students and providing better training experiences for teachers.

TITLE: Changing Lives Through Education

AUTHOR: Mike Saycon

DATE PUBLISHED: October 2, 2023

KEY CONTENT: The article highlights the challenges faced by children from marginalized communities in accessing quality education in the Philippines. It underscores the importance of education in breaking cycles of poverty and creating opportunities for these children. UNICEF’s initiatives focus on improving educational access and quality through community engagement, resource allocation, and support for teachers, aiming to bridge the gap in educational inequality.

TITLE: Mindanao Lumad Struggle for Empowerment Through Education

AUTHOR: Lucelle F. Bonzo

DATE PUBLISHED: November 16, 2019

KEY CONTENT: This article discusses the challenges faced by the Lumad community in Mindanao, particularly in Davao City, in accessing quality education. It highlights the closure of community learning centers and the impact on indigenous children’s education, emphasizing the need for culturally responsive curricula and the involvement of tribal elders in the educational process.

TITLE: Charting a Path to Quality Education in the Philippines by 2030

AUTHOR: Philippine Institute for Development Studies (PIDS)

DATE PUBLISHED: February 29, 2024

KEY CONTENT: The webinar discusses the challenges and strategies for achieving Sustainable Development Goal 4 (SDG 4) on quality education in the Philippines, focusing on marginalized communities. It highlights the critical need for equitable access to quality education, as many children from marginalized backgrounds face significant barriers. Experts present data and recommendations for improving educational outcomes, emphasizing the importance of adequate funding, teacher quality, and innovative teaching methods to ensure inclusivity and equity in education.

TITLE: Teach for the Philippines

AUTHOR: Teach for the Philippines

DATE PUBLISHED: September 8, 2020

KEY CONTENT: Teach for the Philippines focuses on improving education quality by training and placing young leaders and teachers in underserved schools, prioritizing teacher development, inclusive education, and systemic reform. Key initiatives include intensive teacher training, remedial programs for struggling students, and community engagement projects. The organization, led by CEO Clarissa Isabelle Delgado, aims to enhance the quality of education over mere access, with alums like Lawrence Carandang driving government reforms to transform education at the classroom level. Supported by the Asian Development Bank, it seeks to create a long-term impact on the Philippine education system.

TITLE: DepEd-Davao: Social, economic struggles keep kids out of school

AUTHOR: David Ezra M. Francisquete

DATE PUBLISHED: October 16, 2024

KEY CONTENT: The Department of Education-Davao Region (DepEd-Davao) has reported that despite the persistent socioeconomic challenges, there is ongoing work to address these issues. Issues such as child labor, early marriage, family problems, illness, drug abuse, armed conflict, and distance from schools disproportionately affect marginalized communities, with 10% of elementary and 29% of secondary school-age children not in school. However, in the face of these hurdles, enrollment has slightly increased by 0.64% in the 2023-2024 school year, particularly in Senior High School and private institutions. DepEd-Davao's Basic Education Development Plan 2030, focusing on enhancing inclusive education programs, is a testament to the department's commitment. To ensure broader access and equity in learning opportunities, these programs benefit over 400,000 learners, including Indigenous youth and out-of-school children.

TITLE: Educational Challenges in the Philippines

AUTHOR: Niyang Bai

DATE PUBLISHED: August 5, 2023

KEY CONTENT: The Philippine education system faces significant challenges, including poverty, armed conflict, lack of resources, and the digital divide, all exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. Programs like 4Ps, ALS, and DepEd TV have improved access to education for marginalized communities. Still, gaps remain, particularly in rural areas. Experts emphasize the need for comprehensive solutions, including poverty reduction, infrastructure investment, and bridging the digital divide, to ensure equitable education for all and support national development.

https://www.facebook.com/story.php?id=100076293099438&story_fbid=619172687302496&_rdr

TITLE: OPLAN KAALAM Providing educational support to over 33,000 scholars

AUTHOR: Mindanao Lens

DATE PUBLISHED: January 3, 2025

KEY CONTENT: This advocacy poster highlights the Oplan Kaalam program, which has provided educational support to over 33,000 scholars in Davao City. It focuses on delivering quality education to underprivileged students to bridge the educational gap and ensure equal learning opportunities for all. The poster emphasizes the value of community-driven efforts in advancing education for marginalized communities in Davao City.

https://www.usep.edu.ph/blog/2022/06/24/usep-launches-malabog-ext-campus-commits-to-inclusive-education-in-gidas/

TITLE: USeP launches Malabog Ext. Campus, commits to inclusive education in GIDAs

AUTHOR: University of Southeastern Philippines (USeP)

DATE PUBLISHED: June 24, 2022

KEY CONTENT: This article highlights the launch of the USeP-Malabog Extension Campus, aimed at providing inclusive education to geographically isolated and disadvantaged areas (GIDAs) in Davao City. The initiative, supported by Peace 911, focuses on offering higher education opportunities to underserved communities, particularly Indigenous Peoples, to promote equitable access to quality education and socio-economic development.

TITLE: In the classroom: the Mindanao children of the Philippines

AUTHOR: BRAC

DATE PUBLISHED: March 28, 2017

KEY CONTENT: This documentary highlights the struggles of children in Mindanao, Philippines, in accessing education due to poverty, geographic isolation, and a lack of school infrastructure, such as shortages of teachers and learning materials. Many children walk long distances to reach schools, further complicating their learning ability. To address these challenges, BRAC has implemented initiatives such as establishing community-based learning centers and training local teachers. These efforts provide alternative education tailored to the needs of marginalized communities, improve literacy and numeracy skills, and ensure education remains accessible in remote and underserved areas.

TITLE: Marcos Jr. to DepEd: Continue improving quality of education

AUTHOR: Alexis Romero

DATE PUBLISHED: October 4, 2024

KEY CONTENT: President Marcos has actively worked to improve the education system by directing the Department of Education (DepEd) to address key issues, such as the poor performance of Filipino students in global assessments. DepEd has focused on enhancing the quality of education by strengthening the curriculum, improving teacher training, and introducing new programs to address learning gaps, especially in foundational subjects like reading and math.
In addition, the President acknowledged the contributions of teachers and emphasized policies like Executive Order No. 174, which provides teachers with more career advancement opportunities and professional development, helping to ensure a better quality of education for students across the country.

TITLE: Most pressing issues of PH basic education are lack of infrastructure, resources | ANC

AUTHOR: ANC 24/7

DATE PUBLISHED: January 30, 2023

KEY CONTENT: Vice President Sara Duterte has laid out her plans for the Education Department, and one of her main goals is simple: “Bring quality education to Filipino children, whether they’re in public or private schools.” Though there’s a big problem we can’t ignore, unequal access to education. For many kids, especially in rural or poor areas, getting a good education isn’t easy. There aren’t enough schools, lack of resource, and sometimes the buildings aren’t even in decent shape. In Mindanao, it’s even tougher, with some communities trying to get kids into classrooms. Fixing this isn’t going to be quick, it’s going to take more than just new policies. It’s going to take all of us, from local communities to the government, working together to make sure every Filipino child has a shot at a quality education.

TITLE: [VLOG] SDG#4 (QUALITY EDUCATION) - MIRANDA│REYES│SALAS│SEDANO

AUTHOR: Juliane Sherene Salas

DATE PUBLISHED: May 27, 2024

KEY CONTENT: A vlog created by students in Davao, exploring the challenges and opportunities surrounding SDG #4: Quality Education in Mindanao. The vlog focuses on how quality education can uplift communities, especially in remote or underserved areas of Davao and Mindanao, where access to quality resources and teachers is limited. It highlights real-life struggles faced by learners and educators in these regions, emphasizing the importance of infrastructure, teacher training, and government support. By showcasing local initiatives and success stories, the vlog advocates for equitable education that reaches every corner of Mindanao. It aims to inspire both local and national efforts in improving educational standards for all.