English: Gatchalian has previously pushed for an enhanced back-to-school program to increase enrollment in the region. He also sought to strengthen the implementation of the Alternative Learning System (ALS) in the region to enhance the skills and abilities of the current working population, as well as out-of-school children and youth.
Filipino: Isinulong din ni Gatchalian ang pinaigting na back-to-school program upang tumaas ang enrollment sa rehiyon. Isinusulong din niya ang maigting na pagpapatupad ng Alternative Learning System (ALS) sa rehiyon upang mahasa ang kakayahan ng working population, kabilang ang mga out-of-school children and youth.