Empowering Communities: MCC-ITE Donates Instructional Materials to Dapdap Elementary School

October 31, 2023

Mabalacat City College-Institute of Teacher Education (MCC-ITE) has donated instructional materials (IMs) to Dapdap Elementary School on 27 October 2023 as part of its community support efforts. The initiative led by MCC instructor Dr. Conrad M. Buerkley headed the transfer of IMs that were previously exhibited at the ITE IMs Exhibit.

This aimed to enhance the learning experience of elementary students at Dapdap Elementary School, an adopted community of ITE. This drive is part of ITE's I AmPOWERCLAN (I Am Providing Optimum Wellness ERudition to Communities through Literacy and Numeracy) program, which focuses on promoting literacy and numeracy to empower communities.

Joining Dr. Buerkley were representatives from ITE including faculty-in-charge of BEEd and BECED programs Ms. Kaserin P. Icmat, ITE laboratory custodian Mr. Raymond Ramos, ITE Clerk Ms. Jean Rose Manianglung, and three students from the BEEd3A class.

Coinciding with the celebration of National Children's Month in November 2023, this underscored MCC-ITE’s commitment to investing in children’s future. Through contributions to education, ITE plays a significant role in shaping the next generation of Filipino citizens.

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