Of 100 school-age Filipino children entering Grade 1, only twothirds will graduate elementary, less than half will graduate high school, and less than 25% will enter college.
Poor nutrition, poor literacy, and lack of motivation are the common reasons for drop out. Former Department of Education Undersecretary Juan Miguel Luz cites that the Philippine educational system have failed in the education of the Filipino children to become responsible, productive and self-fulfilling. “We are graduating people who are learning less and less," he said. National achievement tests for elementary students show that a Mean Percentage score of 57% was common.
If the country fails to care for our children, how can they take care of the future of the country, and the future of their own children?
Yet, change is possible.
In 2005-2006, the National Secondary Achievement Test (NSAT) for grade 6 children yielded a Mean Percentage Score of 54.5%. The following year, the scores increased to 59.94%. The marked increased was a result of an active partnership of everyone involved (e.g. schools, communities and local government units). When people – through a strong, supportive, and collaborative partnership - create the way to improve the lives of children, a difference is made.
The presence of a strong alliance between parents, teachers, school administration, and concerned school administration, and concerned individuals and groups is the key.
In 2006, a group of parents, having witnessed first-hand the inspiring results of Steiner education on their own children established the Kolisko Foundation for Education (KoFE), a nonprofit, non-religious organization that aims to promote, develop, and advance Steiner-inspired initiatives in the fields of education, agriculture, community building, economics, and the environment. Key to the Steiner philosophy is the development of free human beings, who are able of themselves to impart a unique purpose and direction to their lives for the good of society and the environment. These free purposive individuals will naturally contribute to the social transformation of a country in dire need of one.
Fueled by volunteerism, resource donations and community participation, KoFE established its first school -- The Kolisko School for Steiner Education to provide affordable Steiner education for young Filipinos.
As an intial thrust to serve the community, The Kolisko School has created The Kolisko Education Assistance Program (KEAP) or The KEAP Project to provide holistic Steiner education for children of Filipino parents, who contribute to the country's social transformation and development but are not in the financial position to provide good education for their own children.
The KEAP Project is a tuition assistance program that provides a formal program platform for harnessing the support of the community in creating moral and purposive young Filipinos, who will contribute to the social transformation of the Philippines. Specifically, The KEAP Project
Who is the KEAP Beneficiary or The KEAPer?
The KEAP Project supports the proportionate tuition needs in The Kolisko School of deserving Filipino children, whose Filipino parents contribute directly to the social transformation and development of the Philippines but their full involvement in these areas often times do not provide them sufficient financial resources to provide good education for their own children.
The extreme demand of thier work requires a special support system to help them find balance and a healthy way of caring for their children that the Steiner education and its strong alliance with its community members can provide.
These KEAPer parents specifically are:
How can qualified parents join The KEAP Project?
To join The KEAP Project, the interested parent must:
Poor nutrition, poor literacy, and lack of motivation are the common reasons for drop out. Former Department of Education Undersecretary Juan Miguel Luz cites that the Philippine educational system have failed in the education of the Filipino children to become responsible, productive and self-fulfilling. “We are graduating people who are learning less and less," he said. National achievement tests for elementary students show that a Mean Percentage score of 57% was common.
If the country fails to care for our children, how can they take care of the future of the country, and the future of their own children?
Yet, change is possible.
In 2005-2006, the National Secondary Achievement Test (NSAT) for grade 6 children yielded a Mean Percentage Score of 54.5%. The following year, the scores increased to 59.94%. The marked increased was a result of an active partnership of everyone involved (e.g. schools, communities and local government units). When people – through a strong, supportive, and collaborative partnership - create the way to improve the lives of children, a difference is made.
The presence of a strong alliance between parents, teachers, school administration, and concerned school administration, and concerned individuals and groups is the key.
In 2006, a group of parents, having witnessed first-hand the inspiring results of Steiner education on their own children established the Kolisko Foundation for Education (KoFE), a nonprofit, non-religious organization that aims to promote, develop, and advance Steiner-inspired initiatives in the fields of education, agriculture, community building, economics, and the environment. Key to the Steiner philosophy is the development of free human beings, who are able of themselves to impart a unique purpose and direction to their lives for the good of society and the environment. These free purposive individuals will naturally contribute to the social transformation of a country in dire need of one.
Fueled by volunteerism, resource donations and community participation, KoFE established its first school -- The Kolisko School for Steiner Education to provide affordable Steiner education for young Filipinos.
As an intial thrust to serve the community, The Kolisko School has created The Kolisko Education Assistance Program (KEAP) or The KEAP Project to provide holistic Steiner education for children of Filipino parents, who contribute to the country's social transformation and development but are not in the financial position to provide good education for their own children.
The KEAP Project is a tuition assistance program that provides a formal program platform for harnessing the support of the community in creating moral and purposive young Filipinos, who will contribute to the social transformation of the Philippines. Specifically, The KEAP Project
- Educates qualified parents of their power to provide good education for their children beyond their own current resources; to recognize the presence of a community, which can help make this possible; and to prove them tools that will allow the education of their children and the children of others, who share the same plight.
- Offers individuals and organizations a transparent mechanism to donate and support directly to the cause of child development, education, social transformation and community development.
- Provides a venue, where creative initiatives and partnerships can be matched productively for the education of the young in The Kolisko School, and for addressing concerns shared by the community for the good of society and the environment.
Who is the KEAP Beneficiary or The KEAPer?
The KEAP Project supports the proportionate tuition needs in The Kolisko School of deserving Filipino children, whose Filipino parents contribute directly to the social transformation and development of the Philippines but their full involvement in these areas often times do not provide them sufficient financial resources to provide good education for their own children.
The extreme demand of thier work requires a special support system to help them find balance and a healthy way of caring for their children that the Steiner education and its strong alliance with its community members can provide.
These KEAPer parents specifically are:
- low income Development Workers employed in non-government or government agencies that specifically address the welfare of marginalized sectors such as children, Indigenous People, etc and the welfare of the Environment either through advocacy, education, protection, rehabilitation, research or training.
- low income Teachers, who are involved in the education and care of children from families who belong to the lower middle economic strata, disabled children, and other children with special circumstances.
- low income Overseas Filipino Workers, those who have household income that still cannot afford a full paying tuition for their children.
How can qualified parents join The KEAP Project?
To join The KEAP Project, the interested parent must:
- Earn a maximum collective houselhold income of : Php30,000/mo if with one (1) child; and Php10,000.00 /mo for each additional child
- Submit all the following required documents (items a-c to be provided by both parents):
a. Curriculum Vitae / Resume - with all contact deails to facilitate the process and full Employment History with stated salary in each position
b. Certification of Current Employment with stated Position and Salary from Employer
c. Parent's Info Sheet - filled out completely
d. Child's/Children's Info Sheet - filled out completely
e. Photocopy of Child's Form 138 or Report Card for the preceding year
f. MERALCO bill - with address consistent to the one stated in the CV
Emailed Blank Parent's/Child's Info Sheet can be requested from:admin.kolisko.school@gmail.com.
- Submit all the documents in an envelope marked
"APPLICATION FOR THE KOLISKO EDUCATION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM"
either by courier mail or in person to The Kolisko School for Steiner Education No. 10 Alabama St., Bgy. Kristong hari,New Manila,
- Undergo the Interview. Qualified parents will be contacted by The Kolisko School for an interview – concurrently held for the parents and the child/children.
Interviews are scheduled by appointment daily between
- Undertake Orientation on The KEAP Project, its support system for applicants and donors, and the methods for tapping into the community and enabling the enrollment of the child in The Kolisko School.
- Comply with mutually-agreed enrollment parameters.
- Personally, be active in school or community projects.
KEAP Applications are open for Pre-School to Grade 4 levels
(Ages 3 - 9) for school year June 2008 - March 2009.
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