DepEd, DOST ink pact to further Science, Math education of teachers, learners

QUEZON CITY, August 16, 2018 – The Department of Education (DepEd) and Department of Science and Technology (DOST) signed the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on the Capacity Building Program in Science and Mathematics Education last July 4 at the Southeast Asian Ministers of Education Organization Regional Center for Educational Innovation and Technology (SEAMEO INNOTECH) in continue reading : DepEd, DOST ink pact to further Science, Math education of teachers, learners

Metrobank Foundation names 2018 Outstanding Filipino teacher-awardees

PASIG CITY, August 16, 2018 – The Metrobank Foundation, Inc. (MBFI), in coordination with the Department of Education (DepEd), presented the four teacher-awardees of the 2018 Metrobank Foundation Outstanding Filipinos in a press conference held last August 9 in Quezon City. The teacher-awardees are: (1) Mary Jane S. Ramo, Master Teacher II, Tonggo Elementary School continue reading : Metrobank Foundation names 2018 Outstanding Filipino teacher-awardees

Statement on the Grade 2 learning materials found damaged in the publisher’s warehouse

PASIG CITY, August 13, 2018 – Following its exit conference with the Commission on Audit (CoA) last June 19, 2018, the Department of Education (DepEd) has committed to conduct further investigation and is establishing legal solutions in regard to the 820,682 Grade 2 learning materials (LMs) found damaged by water in the warehouse of Lexicon continue reading : Statement on the Grade 2 learning materials found damaged in the publisher’s warehouse

Teachers to have less work at night, more productivity by day with improved LIS

PASIG CITY, August 10, 2018 – The Department of Education (DepEd) on Wednesday reported substantial improvements in the performance of its Learner Information System (LIS), which helps teachers cut the time spent on the system and allows them to focus on teaching. Following the migration of LIS to DepEd’s Cloud facilities and the provision of continue reading : Teachers to have less work at night, more productivity by day with improved LIS

DepEd keen that competent, qualified applicants will soon fill vacant posts

PASIG CITY, August 9, 2018 – Department of Education (DepEd) Secretary Leonor Magtolis Briones expressed optimism that the unfilled teaching and teaching-related positions will be “drastically reduced” within the year as the agency continues to encourage and hire more qualified applicants to fill the vacancies. On June 14, the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) continue reading : DepEd keen that competent, qualified applicants will soon fill vacant posts

DepEd highlights accomplishments, sets direction for 2019

PASIG CITY, August 8, 2018 – The Department of Education (DepEd) significantly improved its budget utilization and its delivery of education services and resources in the past year as it continues to provide better access to quality basic education to more Filipino learners. “Our continued investments in basic education, including the sustained implementation of the continue reading : DepEd highlights accomplishments, sets direction for 2019

Statement on the meeting with PDEA, PNP, DDB on the proposed mandatory drug testing for Grade 4 learners

July 10, 2018 PASIG CITY, July 10, 2018 – Sitting down with the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA), the Dangerous Drugs Board (DDB), and the Philippine National Police (PNP), the Department of Education (DepEd) stood its ground in limiting the random drug testing to secondary and tertiary level students, as mandated by the law. “Nag-agree continue reading : Statement on the meeting with PDEA, PNP, DDB on the proposed mandatory drug testing for Grade 4 learners

Briones to DepEd officials, personnel: Bring back vital insights from foreign travels

GENERAL SANTOS CITY, July 7, 2018 – Department of Education (DepEd) Secretary Leonor Magtolis Briones reminded all DepEd officials and personnel to bring additional knowledge and insights from their official foreign travels that are essential in developing meaningful and useful programs for the Department. “Be sure that you don’t only bring back your memorabilia or continue reading : Briones to DepEd officials, personnel: Bring back vital insights from foreign travels

ALS specialists enhance capacity for effective program implementation

CABANATUAN CITY, July 6, 2018 – In line with its commitment to further capacitate its teaching and non-teaching personnel, the Department of Education (DepEd) conducted the Luzon leg of its Training for Education Program Specialist II for Alternative Learning System (EPSA) on the Fundamentals of ALS from June 5 to 8 at the Harvest Hotel continue reading : ALS specialists enhance capacity for effective program implementation