Definition of K-12 Education

The K-12 curriculum has many advantages for every Filipino student. One of this is enhancing
our minds and skills, it may help us to decide what will be the course that we want and this may
lead to a successful life. Preparedness in stepping into tertiary learning is also an advantage,
the students will be more equipped to deal with a much higher level of mastering as they stap in
college. Another advantage of K-12 curriculum is being ready to join the workforce, the Senior
High School graduates will be trained that will make them commendable at certain tracks.

Disadvantages of K12 Education

1. A prolonged period beyond the visual or longer years in school (plus 2 years.) Extending
for a considerable distance that what’s necessary
2. Graduates take time to produce and are two years older (23 years old instead of 21
before.)
3. Financial struggles on the parents’ side; tuition fee increases
4. Additional expenses on school books, school projects, and school events
5. Adds to harming the environment with more electric usage per added classrooms
6. Harms the ecosystem by allocating more transports
7. Some students resort to early teenage matrimonial wedding form being exhausted
beyond endurance with prolonged studies for two more years in the K12 program
8. Companies would rather hire college graduates and not the K12 students. Because
those with an undergraduate degree are better suited for the job and are easier to recruit