The Ayala Group has formalized a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Department of Education (DepEd) and Khan Academy Philippines (KA PH) aimed at enhancing access to high-quality 21st century digital learning for students and teachers nationwide.
Ayala Corporation, Ayala Foundation, Inc., Globe Telecom, Inc., iPeople, Inc. (the education joint venture between Ayala Corporation and majority owner House of Investments of the Yuchengco Group of Companies) and iPeople schools National Teachers College and University of Nueva Caceres are all supporting the partnership that DepEd and KA PH announced in August 2024. The partnership aims to address the learning crisis by strengthening learners’ fundamental literacy and numeracy skills through Khan Academy’s world-renowned online course content.
The MOU brings together leading organizations committed to advancing education in the Philippines through technology. Key initiatives outlined in the collaboration include:
- Teacher Training: Comprehensive training programs led by KA PH to empower educators with innovative teaching methodologies using Khan Academy’s learning platform;
- Program Implementation: Deployment of Khan Academy’s learning platform in Ayala- affiliated schools, ensuring equitable access to free, world-class educational resources for both teachers and students;
- Internships and Fellowships: Opportunities for students in Ayala’s network to engage with KA PH in roles supporting education technology and program development;
- Infrastructure Support: Provision of critical digital infrastructure facilitated by Globe Telecom, to enable the use of the Khan Academy platform in schools, e.g. the prototype Classroom of the Future at Museo Pambata, powered by KA PH, Globe and Samsung.
