The Department of Education’s assessment shows that about half of all students in Grades 1 to 3 do not have proficient reading skills by the end of School Year 2025-2026. This matters for Quezon City families and educators because it highlights a significant literacy gap that may affect local schools and calls for targeted reading interventions. The assessment was conducted by the Department of Education for School Year 2025-2026, covering students in Grades 1 to 3. No specific dates or venues were provided in the report.
Background
The Department of Education regularly conducts literacy assessments to measure reading proficiency among early grade learners. These results help guide educational policies, resource allocation, and teacher training programs to improve foundational literacy skills.
Source: Rappler