Welcome to Progress & Beyond, a monthly good practice digest of ABC+: Advancing Basic Education in the Philippines—a partnership project between the Department of Education and the United States Agency for International Development, implemented by RTI International. It highlights educators, communities, and education partners who are driving early grade learning progress beyond expectations.

For August 2024, we focus on the crucial role of collective action and commitment in advancing early grade education through the ABC+ Education Sector Mechanism (ESM). This issue highlights insights from Victorias City Mayor Javier Miguel “Javi” Benitez on ESM, emphasizing the importance of a multi-stakeholder approach and data-driven decision-making in ensuring high-quality early grade education in the city.  

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