MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Education (DepEd) on Tuesday reported measurable improvements in reading outcomes under the Academic Recovery and Accessible Learning (ARAL) Program, citing assessment data showing significant reductions in the number of struggling readers across grade levels, as the Marcos administration allocates P8.93 billion in the proposed 2026 national budget to fully scale up the program nationwide. Education Secretary Sonny Angara said the proposed P8.93-billion allocation marks the first time ARAL will be fully funded since it was institutionalized into law, enabling the program to scale up proven strategies to help learners catch up in reading and […]... Keep on reading: DepEd’s ARAL Program delivers early proof of learning reform in action