A former military making a resolution towards an education related problem, that is expected. The senator should just stick his head in military related bills or laws.
I had the chance to teach science for junior high schools in the USA for 2 years. The structure of their levels would be different from state to state or county to county, but more or less this is how it wass way back: Kindergarten, Elementary (Grade 1-5), Middle School (Grade 6-
, Junior High School (Grade 9-10), Senior High School (Grade 11-12). Classes were about 2-3 hours a day. Each state has their own required subjects (termed "courses" in the US). Usually they range from science, math, English, foreign language, and social sciences. The students also have their choice of electives. It's much like college here where we choose our own subjects.
Not really. The K-12 is long overdue. To those who don't understand or who doesn't have a background in education, this is a total waste. I'm encouraging you to read more. The K-12 is in compliance for our educational system to be at par with other countries through its adherence to the Bologna Accord and the Washington Accord. That will enable our migrants to pursue a career without having to study for an additional two years in other countries. This move also directs us to a Knowledge Based Economy. Not all Filipinos are capable to go to college for various reasons. The additional 2 years would enable the child to work after high school. Welders, Pipe-fitters, etc. abroad are earning more than our local doctors. Credits earned in the Senior High School will as well be honored if the child will pursue a college degree.
Now, is that really a waste of years?
RA 10533 states that DepEd, CHED, and TESDA will be working with each other and the K-12 under the Basic Education Act of 2013 is already a law. I doubt changes can be done abruptly. Take the extra years as a necessity and not a curse. Your children will have an edge than us when it comes to employability.
It is a greater embarrassment if we were the only country in Asia having less than 11 years of basic education. I hear your sentiments, but we can't waste any more time not adding those needed couple of years in our basic education. 70% of our unemployed are high school graduates.
I do agree that funding should be increased. Even if education has the highest allocation for budget, it still falls roughly below the UNESCO standards.