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

DepEd secures external partners’ support in pilot face-to-face implementation

November 12, 2021 – Anchored on the shared responsibility framework, the Department of Education (DepEd) emphasized the assistance and pledge of external partners to ensure the safe implementation of the limited face-to-face classes that will start on November 15. DepEd – Planning Service Director Roger B. Masapol, during the EduAksyon virtual presser on October 19, continue reading : DepEd secures external partners’ support in pilot face-to-face implementation

DepEd names 100 public schools for pilot face-to-face classes on November 15

​ November 12, 2021 – On Wednesday, the Department of Education (DepEd) formally listed the 100 public schools nationwide that will participate in the pilot implementation of the limited face-to-face classes starting November 15. “All set na for November 15. Nabuo na natin ‘yong 100 public schools at binubuo na ngayon ang 20 private schools… continue reading : DepEd names 100 public schools for pilot face-to-face classes on November 15

NAS starts construction of facilities, eyes February 2022 completion

​ November 11, 2021 – The National Academy of Sports (NAS) has begun the construction of the learning center and training ground for Filipino scholar-athletes at the New Clark City, Capas, Tarlac. The first phase consists of NAS Administration Building, Academic Building, and a Multi-purpose gym to be completed by February 2022. “This momentous and continue reading : NAS starts construction of facilities, eyes February 2022 completion

DepEd school paper advisers produce environmentally conscious, empowered youth through TGBI Radio

​ ​ November 10, 2021 – Sixteen school paper advisers from the Department of Education (DepEd) field offices passed on their learnings from The Green Beat Initiative (TGBI) Radio to campus journalists to produce environmentally conscious and empowered youth. School paper advisers from Regions III, IV- A, and NCR reinforced the role of journalism in continue reading : DepEd school paper advisers produce environmentally conscious, empowered youth through TGBI Radio