Philippines Faces 32-Day School Disruption Due to Extreme Weather

[Tanjiro.Kamado]

In Northern Samar, special education teacher Ronnel Jolejole-Aurel cherished all ten of his students, but a particularly memorable one was a nine-year-old with mild autism who couldn't communicate except through loud cries. With Jolejole-Aurel's support, the child progressed from frequent tantrums to making non-verbal requests and eventually learning to hold a pen, sparking hope for alphabet lessons. However, numerous heat-related class suspensions and challenges with remote learning erased this progress, setting the class back to square one. Jolejole-Aurel emphasized that his students, who have short-term memory issues, forget lessons quickly after interruptions, impacting their education. This situation reflects a broader issue in the Philippines, where climate-induced school closures have caused significant learning losses, hindering recovery efforts from the pandemic and affecting the country's educational standings.

 

[supermax_thelion1]

What a heartfelt and eye-opening story. Ronnel Jolejole-Aurel’s dedication to his students, especially amidst such challenging conditions, is truly inspiring. It’s heartbreaking to hear how climate-induced disruptions have impacted the progress of students with special needs. This highlights the urgent need for resilient and adaptable educational systems in the face of climate change. Thank you for shedding light on this important issue.

 

[Tanjiro.Kamado]

What a heartfelt and eye-opening story. Ronnel Jolejole-Aurel’s dedication to his students, especially amidst such challenging conditions, is truly inspiring. It’s heartbreaking to hear how climate-induced disruptions have impacted the progress of students with special needs. This highlights the urgent need for resilient and adaptable educational systems in the face of climate change. Thank you for shedding light on this important issue.

Absolutely! Ronnel's dedication is amazing and really makes you think about how schools need to adapt to climate change. Thanks for the heads-up on such a crucial topic! It's a big deal for sure.

 

[Yumi]

The Philippines is experiencing a 32-day school disruption due to extreme weather, underscoring the challenges posed by climate change and the importance of adaptive measures in education planning.

 

[Muichiro.T]

Wow, that's rough! It’s heartbreaking to see the progress of kids like that wiped out by things beyond control. Big shoutout to teachers like Jolejole-Aurel who keep pushing through despite all the setbacks. Thanks for sharing this eye-opener!