The Department of Education (DepEd) on Tuesday called for full and sustained funding to ensure recovery in learners’ literacy.

This is in line with President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s directive to ensure quality education in the country.

In a statement, the DepEd said it is prioritizing “foundational learning and literacy recovery” as it aligns resources and streamlines its functions.

“The Department of Education is calling for the full and sustained funding of all education mandates to address the country’s literacy challenges and give every learner a fair and equal chance to succeed,” it said.

The agency assured continuous collaboration with other government agencies and stakeholders to ensure good turnout in the government’s investment in the education sector.

Among the ongoing reforms are the revised and streamlined Kinder to Grade 10 (K-10) and Senior High School (SHS) curriculum, training for public school teachers, the DepEd Principals Academy, as well as the hiring and deployment of administrative officers to help reduce teachers’ workload.

Besides these, the DepEd has also expanded classroom construction and textbook procurement and strengthened the integration of education technology. (PNA)