Expert says DepEd's ALS 'not fully effective'

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MANILA, Philippines – Is the Department of Education's (DepEd) Alternative Learning System (ALS) meeting its objectives?

World Bank education specialist Takiko Igarashi recently noted that low participation and passing rates in ALS are indications that the program is "not fully effective."

The DepEd's ALS is a module-based, non-formal way of learning designed ... via PK