Parents scrimp on kids’ food to buy notebooks
In order to save money for other school expenses, some parents here would opt to pack biscuits and bread for their children rather than giving them money.
Obu-Manuvus yearn for IP education materials
In an interview in time for the first day of classes here, a local leader of indigenous groups said they want more materials to aid them in the education of their children.
Rosalie Ganas holds the list of requirements she needs to buy for her daughter who is in Grade 7 in Tugbok National High School. Among the requirements, she crossed out school supplies which she said she could not buy because they are too expensive including pastel crayons, colored pencils and scissors. (Zea Io Ming C. Capistrano/davaotoday.com)
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Rosalie Ganas holds the list of requirements she needs to buy for her daughter who is in Grade 7 in Tugbok National High School. Among the requirements, she crossed out school supplies which she said she could not buy because they are too expensive including pastel crayons, colored pencils and scissors. (Zea Io Ming C. Capistrano/davaotoday.com)
High school teacher Pilar Barredo signs a petition asking for the suspension of the K to 12 program during a protest action held here on Monday. (Ace R. Morandante/davaotoday.com)
PETITION VS K-12
High school teacher Pilar Barredo signs a petition asking for the suspension of the K to 12 program during a protest action held here on Monday. (Ace R. Morandante/davaotoday.com)
Books take up much space in this small library of Mintal Comprehensive High School. The library is also too small for a school population of around 1,800 students. (Zea Io Ming C. Capistrano/davaotoday.com)
SCHOOL LIBRARY
Books take up much space in this small library of Mintal Comprehensive High School. The library is also too small for a school population of around 1,800 students. (Zea Io Ming C. Capistrano/davaotoday.com)