Edcom 2 Urges DepEd to Bolster Early Childhood, Primary Education to Tackle Reading Struggles
The Second Congressional Commission on Education (Edcom 2) has urged the Department of Education (DepEd) to strengthen early childhood and primary education curricula to address the rising number of Grade 1 students struggling with reading and writing, aiming for early intervention.
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Amid findings that 75% of Grade 1 learners struggle with reading, the Second Congressional Commission on Education (Edcom 2) has urged the Department of Education (DepEd) to bolster early childhood and primary education curricula, highlighting the critical need for foundational literacy.