José Rizal University (JRU) launched Project Agta, a university-wide outreach program dedicated to uplifting the educational opportunities of indigenous Agta learners in Porac, Pampanga.
This initiative brought together the Junior High School Division, the School of Education (SOCI) clubs, student leaders, faculty, and trainees—reflecting JRU’s commitment to inclusive, holistic, and socially responsible education.
The project directly supported over 400 elementary pupils by providing essential learning materials, fostering school attendance, and promoting academic achievement in underserved communities. More than a one-time effort, Project Agta demonstrated JRU’s role as an institution that integrates academic excellence with social responsibility and education reform, particularly in remote and segregated learning environments.
For participating JRU students, the project became a platform for experiential training, citizenship education, and professional development. By addressing challenges in reading, writing, numeracy, and special education, future educators gained first-hand exposure to inclusive teaching practices, distance education, and community-based interventions.
Project Agta affirmed JRU’s role as a university that not only prepares students for careers but also equips them to be ethical leaders and nation-builders. It stands as a testament to how universities can extend education’s transformative power far beyond the classroom.
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