The Libreng Gamit Sa Eskwela (The Free School Supplies Program) and Drop-Out Rate in Public Elementary Schools of San Miguel Island in Tabaco City

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

"The Libreng Gamit Sa Eskwela (The Free School Supplies Program) And Drop-Out Rate In ThePublic Elementary Schools Of San Miguel Island In Tabaco City" looked into the innovative educational initiative of the City Government of Tabaco, its impact, and the drop-out rate in the six island schools of Tabaco City. It answered the following sub-problems: what is the level of impact of the Libreng Gamit sa Eskwela in the elementary schools of San Miguel Island, Tabaco City along financial resources, behavioral change and educational processes? What is the drop-out rate of the Island Schools of Tabaco City during the school years 2008 through 2016? Is there a significant difference between the levels of impact of the program in the various island schools in Tabaco City? What are the problems met in the implementation of the program as perceived by the respondents? What interventions may be proposed to address the problems met in the implementation of the program? The study aimed to evaluate the program along financial resources, behavioral change and educational processes. The drop-out rate for the past eight years was determined. The respondents were eighty-two public elementary teachers and school heads of the six public elementary schools.

METHODS

The research method used in this study was descriptive survey. Documentary analysis was conducted. A researcher-made instrument was employed which was validated by external panel and administered personally by the researcher. After the data were gathered, the information was entered in a Master Tally Sheet, statistically treated, presented in tables and discussed with implications.

RESULTS

The level of impact of the program is high. The drop-out rate in the public elementary schools of San Miguel Island fluctuates. There is a significant difference between the level of impact of the program in the island schools in Tabaco City.

DISCUSSIONS

To improve the current level of impact of the program, careful monitoring of the impact and the distribution status of the program needs to be conducted by the City Government of Tabaco and the Division of City Schools. Data of school indicators are made accessible and readily available to researchers and stakeholders so that support will be given and concerns will be addressed. The problems identified have to be tackled in Management Committee meetings for consideration. The Division of City Schools and the City Government of Tabaco will be furnished with the list of the interventions to improve the implementation of the project.