QUALITY EDUCATION. GAINFUL EMPLOYMENT. MEANINGFUL LIVES.

MICHAEL LUGTU

The Basic Education which was offered before has been amended to Enhanced Basic Education known as the K to 12 Law, which is a milestone in the Philippine educational system. One of the reasons why the amendment was done is to uplift the educational system we have to make our students globally competitive. The reforms of efforts of the education stakeholders will surely have an impact to the education landscape that we have. K to 12 is a milestone legislation that can bring the Philippines at par with other countries.

Is the K to 12 Law a sure shot or is it a burden to the parents who send their children to school for another couple of years? Now, the K to 12 Curriculum is at its final grade level where the grade 12 students are enrolled. At the end of this school year, we finally conclude thatthe K to 12 curriculum really answered the socalled needs of the working force of the society.

For the ordinary working class, specifically parents, the K to 12 is another two-year additional expense for them to budget for. Because during their time, 4 years in high school is just enough for them to have basic job and start helping their families. Some would say that the K to 12 is a positive remark for the parents who do not have the budget to send their children to college because after the Grade 12, the graduates are capable to enter the workforce or to start their own business.

The government must invest a lot of efforts to make sure that our educational system is responsive and relevant to the needs of people. If the educational system will be prioritized, definitely the results will be a better educated people who could contribute to the improvement of our nation. Quality education leads to quality employment which in turn results to a better quality of life.

— oOo— The author is Teacher III at FGNMHS