Precious Andrea M. Caballar 

Paula Eunice F. Ferrer

Our story begins in the classroom I go to every day. Despite providing a space for learning and growth, our classroom is plagued by a consistent lack of cleanliness, posing a threat not just to our health but also our educational environment. It is an issue I personally witness day by day, and it simply cannot be left unanswered. 

Poor classroom cleanliness affects both our physical health and academic performance. According to a report from the National Education Association, a clean school can reduce the absentee rate by 4%. Furthermore, research from the American Journal of Infection Control shows that schools with an implemented hygiene program can reduce the rate of student illness by up to 50%.

We, therefore, demand that the school administration makes it a high priority to maintain cleanliness in our classrooms. We deserve an environment that is conducive to learning, healthy, and nurturing. Let us work together to uphold cleanliness in our classrooms and manifest a better future for our education. Sign the petition today.