Butuan City: The Department of Social Welfare and Development in Caraga (DSWD-13) launched its 'Tara, Basa!' tutoring program on Tuesday, a 20-day initiative aimed at strengthening literacy skills and fostering parental involvement in education.
According to Philippines News Agency, the program is designed for struggling readers from low-income families and provides structured tutoring sessions to improve reading comprehension while equipping parents with tools to support their children's learning at home.
The DSWD-13 stated, "This initiative bridges gaps in education by empowering both students and their families." The program not only focuses on teaching children to read but also ensures that parents can actively participate in their academic growth.
With 146 trained tutors and 73 youth development workers, the program will directly benefit 1,450 students and parents in Butuan City before expanding to Surigao del Norte, including Siargao Island, later this year.
DSWD-Caraga emphasized that the 'Tara, Basa!' program reflects the government's commitment to addressing educational disparities in marginalized communities through targeted interventions and family-centered learning support.
