DepEd Shifts Away From Shared Textbooks, Aims for One Book Per Learner
The Department of Education (DepEd) announced a shift away from the practice of sharing textbooks across multiple batches of students, aiming to provide one textbook per learner. This move encourages students to write in and take their textbooks home, intending to improve access to learning materials and enhance educational quality.
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