Agusan Sur now has 22 "model of excellence" schools
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The Model of Excellence schools in Agusan del Sur now reached to 22, while another six are scheduled to be launched until the end of August this year.
Among these are the Sinobong Elementary School and Sayon Elementary School in the Municipality of Veruela, East Bayugan Central Elementary School in Bayugan City, and the Esperanza Central Elementary School in Esperanza town and the Bunawan West Central Elementary School in the Municipality of Bunawan.
The recognition of various elementary schools as model of excellence schools in Agusan del Sur is part of the “Pagtoon Alang sa Masanag ng Kaugmaon Program of the provincial government o Agusan del Sur (PGAS) in partnership with the Department of Education.
The program is an intervention of raising and enhancing the academic performance of the pupils, thus, making them highly performing individuals, according to the local government website.
“Preparation of the future is only part of our main thrust in this Pagtoon program. What we are preparing most here are our children for the future in order for them to be strong, self reliant and empowered. There is no more precious thing we can give our children but the best education. That is why we have this Pagtoon program” Gov. Plaza said.
Aside from upgrading the education system in Agusan del Sur, the provincial government also offers scholarship program. Provincial government scholars has reached 234 for this first semester of school year 2011-2012. (PIA-Agusan del Sur/David Suyao)
