Manila, Sept. 11 -- The Department of Education (DepEd) on Friday called on families to boost support for learners, stressing that education goes beyond classroom learning.

This comes after findings from the Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) 2025 showed a drop in parental or guardian engagement with learners in school-related discussions or problems.

In a statement, DepEd Secretary Sonny Angara stressed the importance of parental involvement in boosting learners' performance and engagement in schools.

"Kailangan nating isama ang mga pamilya. Malaking bahagi ng kanyang pagkatuto ang simpleng pakikipag-usap sa isang bata tungkol sa kanyang araw sa paaralan, pakikinig sa kanyang mga problema, at paghikayat sa kanya na ...