First day of distance learning in public schools marks lowest enrollment rate, highest dropout

On October 5, School Year 2020-2021 formally opened on the same day of World Teachers’ day commemoration. Youth, parents held “First Day Fight” protests throughout the National Capital Region (NCR) decrying unenrollment and distance education woes and urging government to find ways to reopen schools. Protests were held in Pasig, Manila, Caloocan, Valenzuela, Quezon City, … Continue reading First day of distance learning in public schools marks lowest enrollment rate, highest dropout