The Division of Davao del Sur officially launched the ARAL program or Academic Recovery and Accessible Learning Program at Apolonio R. Fuentes Elementary School with the theme “𝘉𝘢𝘸𝘢𝘵 𝘉𝘢𝘵𝘢, 𝘔𝘢𝘺 𝘎𝘢𝘣𝘢𝘺, 𝘉𝘢𝘸𝘢𝘵 𝘗𝘢𝘯𝘨𝘢𝘳𝘢𝘱 𝘈𝘣𝘰𝘵 𝘒𝘢𝘮𝘢𝘺.”

The ARAL Program is a National Learning Recovery Program designed to provide academic support and targeted interventions for learners in literacy and numeracy, ensuring learners achieve minimum proficiency levels through accessible learning modes and trained tutors.

In his message, Schools Division Superintendent Lorenzo E. Mendoza, CESO V, stressed the holistic goal of education: “We want that everyone, everybody shall grow, reach their full potential, and face the world with wholistic mind, body, spirit, and action.”

Adding significance to the event, Hon. Jesus Dureza, Mayor of Hagonoy, graced the program with his presence, showing the strong support of the local government for the education sector and the success of the ARAL initiative.

The event was highlighted with symbolic activities and expressions of commitment from school leaders, teachers, parents, and learners, signifying the division’s united effort to strengthen learning recovery and help every child achieve their dreams.