MAGALANG town piloted the first ever community learning hub in Central Luzon to back the current education scheme amid the coronavirus disease (Covid-19) pandemic.
Municipal Councilor Koko Gonzales said the center started catering to 30 student beneficiaries from Grades 4-6 from Magalang Elementary School.
"The current education setup is a challenge for the parents and the students. We believe that despite the setbacks the current crisis had brought us, and no matter the crossing difficulties and challenges we might be facing, the preparation for the future of our children should not stop and falter," he said.
Gonzales also said there are already 15 volunteer tutors who aspire to guide the students in their learning modules at least twice every week.
"This learning hub is designed to aid the students, particularly those who are in the elementary level. Some of them are not given ample guidance in their households because their parents or guardians are also struggling to teach them," he said.
The community learning hub's tutors are individuals recommended by the barangay council, city, or municipality.
Meanwhile, Gonzales underscored the learning hub does not substitute the formal education provided by the schools.
"Hubs are set only to help the community benefit especially those parents who only wish for the betterment of their children. These are launched by the local government to aid in the effective implementation of the distance and blended learning system," he said.
The learning hub is equipped with computer sets and other learning equipment which extends educational support for the students.
The Magalang community learning hub is a joint program of the Office of Councilor Gonzales, Office of the Vice President, Magalang Elementary School, Pampanga State Agricultural University, Barangay San Nicolas Uno, and Globe Telecom. (PIA)