Mass promotion: Students don't learn, teachers are 'shock absorbers'

rapplerdotcom 2026-01-28

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The Second Congressional Committee on Education recommends phasing out mass promotions in the country’s education system. This is the practice of letting students progress to the next grade level even if they are unqualified.

Full story: https://www.rappler.com/philippines/mass-promotion-students-edcom-2-report-january-2026/

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