DepEd shares Reading Progress tool reaches 23M learners, 950K teachers

​ November 23, 2021 – The Department of Education (DepEd) shared that the Reading Progress Tool has reached more than 23 million learners and 950,000 teachers during the virtual launching of the 2021 National Reading Month last Monday, November 8. “Through the Reading Progress tool, learners can record their own reading progress and gain a continue reading : DepEd shares Reading Progress tool reaches 23M learners, 950K teachers

Message of the Secretary (60th PALT Anniversary and 2021 Pan-Asian Consortium of Language Teaching Societies (PAC) International Conference)

​ I would like to express my warmest greetings to the Philippine Association for Language Teaching, Inc. (PALT) for hosting its 60th PALT Anniversary and 2021 Pan-Asian Consortium of Language Teaching Societies (PAC) International Conference on Language Education. With the Philippines being a country of many dialects and recognized globally as one of the largest continue reading : Message of the Secretary (60th PALT Anniversary and 2021 Pan-Asian Consortium of Language Teaching Societies (PAC) International Conference)

DepEd posts 4% increase in enrollment for basic education in SY 2021-2022

​ November 18, 2021 – The official enrollment in formal basic education has reached 27,232,095 as of November 15, 2021, based on the Department of Education’s Learner Information System (LIS). This enrollment is 1,005,073 or 3.83% higher than the 26,227,022 enrollments last school year. By sector, public schools enrollment increased by 1,187,632 or by 5.23% continue reading : DepEd posts 4% increase in enrollment for basic education in SY 2021-2022

DepEd empowers parents for a better home learning experience with children

November 17, 2021 – The Department of Education (DepEd), through the External Partnerships Service (EPS), provided strategies and best practices for parents to improve home learning experience with Filipino learners through a PTA webinar titled “Parents’ Role for a Better Learning at Home” on Tuesday. “Parents play a vital role in the success of the continue reading : DepEd empowers parents for a better home learning experience with children

DepEd promotes positive Filipino values in time of pandemic in Filipino Values Month celebration

November 17, 2021 – To highlight the importance of Filipino values even in the time of the pandemic, the Department of Education (DepEd) joins the whole nation in celebrating the 2021 National Observance of the Filipino Values Month (FVM) this November. With the theme, “Pagpapaunlad ng Pagkatao, Pakikipagkapuwa at Pananampalataya: Hamon sa Panahon ng Pandemya,” continue reading : DepEd promotes positive Filipino values in time of pandemic in Filipino Values Month celebration

DepEd celebrates National Children’s Month with activities on children’s rights

​ November 17, 2021 – Anchored on the domestic and international rights of the child, the Department of Education (DepEd) celebrates the 29th National Children’s Month (NCM) this November with various activities championing children’s rights and welfare in the new normal. With the national theme, “New Normal na Walang Iwanan: Karapatan ng Bawat Bata Ating continue reading : DepEd celebrates National Children’s Month with activities on children’s rights

DepEd: Public schools financially geared for pilot implementation of face-to-face classes

​ November 16, 2021 – The Department of Education (DepEd) on Tuesday said that participating public schools are financially geared up for the pilot face-to-face implementation run on November 15, 2021. Undersecretary for Finance Annalyn Sevilla reported that with the 100 public schools already identified and finalized, the Department has released financial guidelines to field continue reading : DepEd: Public schools financially geared for pilot implementation of face-to-face classes

LGU, community collaboration key in SDO Zambales’ pilot face-to-face preparations

November 16, 2021 – The Schools Division Office (SDO) of Zambales in Region 3 showcased last Tuesday the collaborations they established with involved local government units (LGUs) and communities in preparation for the pilot face-to-face classes this week. During the virtual EduAksyon press briefing, SDO Zambales School District Superintendent Romeo Alip shared that LGUs and continue reading : LGU, community collaboration key in SDO Zambales’ pilot face-to-face preparations

On the Start of Pilot Implementation of Limited Face-To-Face Classes

​ November 16, 2021, our aspiration becomes a reality as about 5,000 learners stepped foot again in nearly 100 public schools for our pilot implementation of face-to-face classes. I am grateful to all the people and institutions, particularly our partner DOH and our LGUs, that have been supportive of our efforts to reintroduce face-to-face learning continue reading : On the Start of Pilot Implementation of Limited Face-To-Face Classes