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DepEd: Struggling readers drop to 2.2 million
May 6, 2026
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The Department of Education (DepEd) on Wednesday said that the number of struggling readers lowered to 2.2 million from 6.7 million in School Year (SY) 2025-2026, amid efforts to address the country’s proficiency gaps. “Our goal is to strengthen the entire learning recovery pipeline—from the earliest grades through senior high,” Education Secretary Juan Edgardo “Sonny” []

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