Stay informed with the latest news and developments related to Project RISE. This section features relevant articles, press releases, and media coverage that highlight the project's progress, key achievements, and its impact on literacy in the Philippines. Keep up with the ongoing efforts, new partnerships, and upcoming initiatives that drive the project’s success and contribute to the transformation of education.
Project RISE, in partnership with DepEd Iligan, officially launched its training program for Grade 2 teachers from the 10 partner schools. Read more...
A team from the Mindanao State University–Iligan Institute of Technology (MSU-IIT) visited Leuven and Hasselt, Belgium for a series of collaborative and learning engagements under the RISE. Read more...
Project RISE recently held a contract signing for Grade 2 teachers and visited RISE partner schools together with the Flemish partners. Read more...
Project RISE hosted a public lecture featuring Hilde Vanbrabant of University College Leuven-Limburg (UCLL), Belgium. Read more...
Marking a significant milestone for regional education, the Literacy Innovation Lab (LITLAB) was officially unveiled on October 1, 2025, at the MSU-IIT Integrated Developmental School (IDS) Prime Building, Hinaplanon Campus. Read more...
Faculty from the College of Education, working with the Project RISE, received the best session paper award in the Quality Education category at the 5th International Conference and NOTED Annual National Convention. Read more...
Project RISE advanced early-grade literacy by training Reading Ambassadors and conducting a baseline reading assessment for Grade 1 learners in Iligan City partner schools. Read more...
Project RISE conducted a three-day seminar-workshop empowering educators to become reflective practitioners and classroom innovators. Read more...
The training for Grade 1 teachers, titled "Enhancing Early Literacy: A Training on Reading Pedagogy and Instructional Materials Development for Grade 1 Teachers" under Project RISE, officially concluded on March 29, 2025. Read more...
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. signed a bill to provide an academic support program for students who have failed or marginally passed their exams. Read more...
Under the new law, the medium of instruction shall revert to Filipino and English. The regional languages shall serve as auxiliary media of instruction. Read more...
Project RISE was officially launched with a ceremonial MOA signing, marking a collaborative effort between the private and academic partners, to address declining literacy rates in the region. Read more...
In the recent 2025 Times Higher Education World University Rankings, KU Leuven, a key partner of Project RISE, advanced to the 43rd position among thousands of universities worldwide. Read more...