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In a country where learning gaps have widened due to the pandemic and prolonged school closures, the ARAL Program Act emerges as a major intervention. But before we discuss its full benefits, we must first ask: Who exactly qualifies for this program? Many have skimmed past Section 4: Coverage of the Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR), but this section holds the key to understanding who truly stands to benefit from the government's intensified learning recovery campaign. Let's explore this provision not as a formality, but as a critical step toward educational equity. 🏫 Who Are Included in the ARAL Program Coverage? According to DepEd’s IRR of the ARAL Program Act, the coverage includes learners from Kindergarten to Grade 10 in public basic education institutions , including those enrolled in the Alternative Learning System (ALS) . But this isn’t as general as it seems—it targets specific learner profiles. The first group includes those returning to school aft...

The Academic Recovery and Accessible Learning (ARAL) Program , created through Republic Act No. 12028 , isn’t just another government policy — it’s a national response to an educational emergency. And as with all meaningful legislation, everything begins with how we define things . In the Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) of the ARAL Program Act, the Definition of Terms section plays a critical role. These are not simply semantic clarifications. According to Morton and Hashim (2023) , and Carbonari et al. (2024) , clear, shared definitions are necessary to implement consistent, inclusive, and effective academic recovery programs across diverse learning contexts. Below, we explore each term — not just what it means , but why it matters . 📚 Academic Recovery – Bridging Gaps, Not Just Backlogs Academic Recovery refers to the identification of learners’ academic gaps and the design of interventions to help them reach grade-level proficiency. More than make-up classes, i...