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DepEd launches ARAL Program
The Department of Education (DepEd) launched the Academic Recovery and Accessible Learning (ARAL) Program nationwide to address the learning crisis and strengthen foundational skills in reading, mathematics, and science for Kindergarten to Grade 10 learners.
The program, mandated under Republic Act No. 12028, aims to help students meet grade-level competencies through tutorial support.
For the 2025-2026 school year, ARAL will prioritize reading, assisting struggling learners identified as low, high emerging, and frustrated readers.
As of September 8, DepEd has identified 6,713,352 learner beneficiaries who will be supported by 447,537 tutors and 45,084 school heads.
ARAL-Reading will commence in the second quarter, with future phases expanding to mathematics, science, and summer programs.
DepEd has prepared by conducting tutor training, distributing resources, and launching readiness audits, while also planning to involve parents through orientations.
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