McDonald’s Ronald McDonald House Charities is partnering with the Quezon City government to strengthen its commitment to children’s literacy through a reading program aimed at benefiting 4,750 Grade 1 learners in 95 public elementary schools.

Ronald McDonald Read to Learn aims to enhance the reading skills of grade 1 students in Quezon City public schools by providing access to reading materials and teacher training, aiming to supplement the formal basic education curriculum.

Added Support for Public School Teachers

The Ronald McDonald Read to Learn program promotes a genuine love for reading, critical thinking skills, grammar and oral language development, crucial to a child’s fundamental stage of learning.

“By providing grade school teachers with valuable training that strengthens their instructing competencies, they will be able to further develop the critical thinking skills of learners and help them master reading skills,” said Angeles.

To date, the Ronald McDonald Read to Learn program has reached 12.9 million public school children and has partnered with 10,842 schools nationwide.

 

Committed to support Quezon City

The partnership between RMHC and Quezon City is just one of many ways McDonald’s has committed to support the city. Aside from supporting children’s education, McDonald’s and the Quezon City Government, led by Hon. Josefina Belmonte and City Administrator Michael Alimurung, also entered a partnership that will benefit QCitizen ID holders.

Through the agreement, Qcitizen ID holders will be eligible to avail of 5% discounts for a minimum purchase P200 on weekends for three months, starting Quezon City Day, August 19.