THE COMMISSION on Human Rights urged the Marcos administration to ensure the efficient implementation of the Department of Education’s Basic Education Development Plan 2030.

In a statement, CHR Executive Director Atty. Jacqueline Ann de Guia stressed the need for students to cope up with the impacts of the pandemic.

“To ensure our sustainable recovery every child must acquire the knowledge and skills that will guarantee equal opportunities and will enable them to meaningfully contribute to nation-building,” De Guia said.

Last week, DepEd launched its BEDP 2030 to improve the delivery and quality of basic education and experience of students.

It is the department’s first-ever long-term plan for basic education to strategically address the immediate impact of Covid19 pandemic on learning and confront the challenge of quality education.

De Guia lauded the move, stressing it appreciates DepEd’s responsiveness to the existing and emerging issues in education “especially those that were compounded due to the pandemic.”

“The CHR recognizes this effort of DepEd to enhance access, equity, quality, and resiliency of our education system through structured goals and long-term plans,” she added.

Moreover, De Guia pointed out online distance learning scheme surfaced several concerns in education.

She noted this includes the participation of students who lack the resources needed for online learning, the limits in the learning ability of students in a remote setup, and mental health issues.

Further, the CHR official underscored experts also fear the long-term effects of student disengagement from traditional school system and potential learning loss may impact their future prospects.

“With the launch of BEDP 2030, we are hopeful that this long-term framework will ensure that every Filipino student is afforded quality education,” De Guia said.