Nearly Half of Davao Region Students Struggle to Read, EDCOM Warns
Nearly half of students assessed in the Davao Region at the start of the school year are struggling readers, according to a Department of Education assessment. The Second Congressional Commission on Education (EDCOM 2) highlighted the findings and urged local governments to assist in addressing literacy gaps.
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