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The Department of Education (DepEd) has rolled out a robust educational initiative under Rule VI of the ARAL Program that goes beyond academic catch-up. While most discussions focus on how tutorials will be implemented, this post takes a learner-first perspective —exploring how these strategies are actually life-changing interventions for Filipino students most at risk of falling behind. 🌟 🏫 Beyond the Chalkboard: Face-to-Face Tutorials as Safe Havens for Learning In a world still recovering from the setbacks of pandemic-era education, face-to-face tutorials under the ARAL Program are more than just classroom sessions—they are a return to connection, mentorship, and emotional healing . According to the Safe Spaces Act (RA No. 11313) , schools and learning hubs must be places free from harassment and danger, and DepEd integrates this legal mandate by prioritizing student safety, health, and accessibility in its delivery of tutorial services. What’s often overlooked is that th...

Understanding the diverse educational needs of all students is at the heart of educational equity—and the Asian American and Pacific Islander Data Disaggregation Initiative (D2) is a bold step in that direction. Spearheaded by the U.S. Department of Education , the D2 program empowers State Educational Agencies (SEAs) and Local Educational Agencies (LEAs) to dig deeper into data on English Learners and AAPI subpopulations , going beyond the seven broad racial and ethnic categories used in federal data collection. 🏛️ Who Can Apply? ➤ State Educational Agencies in Partnership Only State Educational Agencies (SEAs) are eligible to apply, but they must do so in consortia with at least one Local Educational Agency (LEA) . These partnerships are crucial to accessing, analyzing, and applying disaggregated data in real-world, local educational settings. For a more detailed understanding, applicants are advised to consult the definitions listed in the Notice Inviting Applications (NI...