RISE: Breaking the Walls of Learning Poverty

Bet namin 'yang Project RISE, Mindanao State University - Iligan Institute of Technology! Sa Project RISE, nagsasagawa ang MSU-IIT ng interventions para sa mababang literacy rates sa tulong ng teacher training, stakeholder engagement, at sa kanilang LITLAB (Literacy Lab). Nagbibigay rin ang Project RISE ng mga libro para sa elementary schools at in-e-engage ang mga magulang para mag-promote ng reading culture. 👍👍👍 Ang galing ha!

📸 𝐒𝐧𝐚𝐩𝐬 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐂𝐮𝐥𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐀𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭'𝐬 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐀𝐦𝐛𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐚𝐝𝐨𝐫𝐬!

Project RISE successfully concluded its Culmination Activity for Reading Ambassadors this afternoon, May 6, 2026—an inspiring celebration of dedication, collaboration, and commitment to literacy.

The Reading Ambassadors, composed of passionate pre-service teachers under the guidance of Prof. Grageda and Asst. Prof. Caparoso, were deployed to assist in the recently conducted post-assessment of Grade 1 learners. Their active involvement provided valuable support in evaluating learners’ reading progress while giving them meaningful, hands-on teaching experience.

One of the highlights of the program was the creative sharing of experiences by selected ambassadors, who reflected on their journey in administering assessments. They spoke about the challenges they encountered, the strategies they applied, and the joy of engaging with young learners—making their stories both insightful and inspiring.

The activity not only recognized the hard work and dedication of the Reading Ambassadors but also emphasized the importance of nurturing early literacy through collaborative efforts. With a total of 40 students in attendance, the event was filled with enthusiasm, learning, and a shared sense of purpose in shaping future educators and empowering young readers.

This is a TEAM Project funded by the Flemish Interuniversity Council - University Development Cooperation (VLIR-UOS). It is a collaboration of MSU-IIT, KU Leuven, and University College Leuven-Limburg.

Local Partners: DepEd Iligan, NOTED NorthMinCar, and Rotary Club of Cagayan de Oro Centerpoint.

Para sa bata, para sa bayan.

Project RISE has successfully completed its post-assessment for Grade 1 learners across 10 partner schools, conducted from March 10 to March 16, 2026. The activity marked a significant milestone, serving as the culmination of the year-long classroom implementation carried out by dedicated RISE-trained Grade 1 teachers.

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📚 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐑𝐈𝐒𝐄 𝐏𝐨𝐬𝐭-𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐒𝐮𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐟𝐮𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐞 𝟏 𝐢𝐧 𝟏𝟎 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐫 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥𝐬

Recently, Project RISE successfully conducted the post-assessment of Grade 1 learners across our 10 RISE partner schools. This activity marked the culmination of the year-long classroom implementation carried out by our dedicated RISE-trained Grade 1 teachers.

Prior to the implementation, the project conducted a pre-assessment to establish baseline data on the learners’ early literacy skills. The recent post-assessment was then administered to measure the learners’ progress and the impact of the classroom interventions implemented throughout the school year.

During the assessment, learners were evaluated on key early literacy skills, including book and print knowledge, letter name recognition, letter sounds, phoneme segmentation, and other foundational skills essential for early grade learners.

Project RISE also extends its sincere gratitude to everyone who supported the activity. Alongside the project team, pre-service teachers from the College of Education actively participated in the assessment process, gaining valuable field experience while contributing to the success of the activity.

👏 Thank you to our partner schools, teachers, and volunteers for your continued support in strengthening early literacy among our learners!

Project RISE of MSU-IIT successfully concluded its 12-session training workshop, “Enhancing Early Literacy: A Training on Reading Pedagogy and Instructional Materials Development for Grade 2 Teachers,” through a meaningful two-day series of activities that included teaching demonstrations, a reflection session, and a formal culminating program.

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📸 𝐒𝐧𝐚𝐩𝐬 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐂𝐮𝐥𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐞 𝟐 𝐓𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠!

Last February 21, 2026, Project RISE successfully held the culmination activity for Enhancing Early Literacy: A Training on Reading Pedagogy and Instructional Materials Development for Grade 2 teachers of our partner school.

The 12 Saturday sessions officially concluded last Saturday, marking the end of a meaningful and enriching journey for our dedicated educators. The event was attended by key representatives from our partners at DepEd–Iligan and College of Education, whose support and presence made the celebration even more significant.

Prior to the culmination program, our brave and committed teachers conducted a successful teaching demonstration at Iligan City North Central School with selected Grade 2 learners. This showcased the strategies, lesson plans, and instructional materials they developed throughout the training.

In the coming school year, these carefully crafted lesson plans and materials will be implemented in their classrooms. As they welcome the incoming Grade 1 learners and guide them into Grade 2, they will continue nurturing and strengthening each child’s reading journey.

Congratulations to our amazing teachers for their dedication and passion for advancing early literacy! 🌟📚

Sharing some snapshots from the recently concluded Teaching Demonstration of the "Enhancing Early Literacy: A Training on Reading Pedagogy and Instructional Materials Development for Grade 2 Teachers" training workshop last February 20, 2026 at Iligan City North Central School.