Yes, based on our observation the curriculum of the school links new concepts and competencies to the life experiences of the indigenous community. Some examples observed:
- Subjects like Mangyan Culture, IPKS, and agriculture teach students about their traditions, practices, and ways of living through practical hands-on activities.
- Even academic subjects are linked to the community's culture and traditions. The teacher interviewed said they don't just teach the subject matter but relate it to the students' culture.
- Students learn skills like leadership, community development, and protecting their ancestral domain - all of which are directly relevant to sustaining their indigenous community's way of life.
- The school's facilities like the weaving cottage, agriculture