DepEd establishes Bureau of Alternative Education to expand opportunities for out-of-school Filipinos

​ December 7, 2021 – The Department of Education (DepEd) has established the Bureau of Alternative Education (BAE) to further ensure effective and efficient implementation of the Alternative Learning System (ALS) Program. “This will strengthen our initiatives, programs, and policies for the out-of-school children in special cases, youth, and adults as we ensure their educational continue reading : DepEd establishes Bureau of Alternative Education to expand opportunities for out-of-school Filipinos

DepEd encourages teachers, parents to use Reading Progress Tool to assess learners’ reading skills

December 6, 2021 – To cultivate and assess learners’ reading skills, the Department of Education (DepEd) encouraged teachers, parents, and other reading specialists to use the Reading Progress Tool during the orientation on the activities for the National Reading Month on October 26. The Reading Progress Tool is a self-instructional application that can help teachers continue reading : DepEd encourages teachers, parents to use Reading Progress Tool to assess learners’ reading skills

DepEd receives 91% trust rating in the 2021 Philippine Trust Index survey

​ December 3, 2021— The Department of Education (DepEd) remains the most trusted national government agency after receiving a 91% trust rating in the 2021 Philippine Trust Index (PTI) survey conducted by EON Group. Titled “RISE & RESPOND: Trust Rewards the Agile and the Future-Ready,” the 2021 PTI measures the Filipinos’ trust levels in the continue reading : DepEd receives 91% trust rating in the 2021 Philippine Trust Index survey

DepEd pilot face-to-face classes records zero COVID-19 cases on first week of implementation

December 2, 2021 – Committed to developing models for the safe resumption of face-to-face learning, the Department of Education (DepEd) shared last Tuesday, November 23, that no cases of COVID-19 for participating learners and school personnel were recorded during the first week of the pilot implementation of face-to-face classes. “We would like to commend the continue reading : DepEd pilot face-to-face classes records zero COVID-19 cases on first week of implementation

Filipino teacher, school heads recognized at Southeast Asian Educational Innovation Awards

December 1, 2021 – A Filipino public teacher and two school principals were recognized for their outstanding innovations in their respective schools in the first Southeast Asian Educational Innovation Awards (SEA EIA) organized by SEAMEO INNOTECH. Out of 300 classroom and school innovations submitted from six countries in Southeast Asia, three Filipino educators were recognized continue reading : Filipino teacher, school heads recognized at Southeast Asian Educational Innovation Awards

#GenerationHero: Youth joins global conversation with Climate Change Online Theater

​ By Daniela Lorraine B. Brutas   November 29, 2021 – “What better medium is there that could connect us than the arts?” Department of Education – Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Service (DepEd DRRMS) Director Ronilda R. Co emphasized during the 5th National Climate Change Conference (NCCC).  Focusing on the importance of basic education continue reading : #GenerationHero: Youth joins global conversation with Climate Change Online Theater

DepEd Region X backs stewardship of biodiversity for climate stability

By Daison Cruz November 29, 2021 – Region X, led by Regional Director Dr. Arturo B. Bayocot, expressed support for biodiversity stewardship in the 5th National Climate Change Conference (NCCC) during the closing ceremony program last November 19 to 25. “Stewardship of biodiversity for climate stability is a real challenge, a wonderful opportunity, and a continue reading : DepEd Region X backs stewardship of biodiversity for climate stability

Teachers as Stewards

By Precious Blessy T. Acuña   November 29, 2021 – Teachers from the Philippines use their platforms as environmentalists to form and teach everyone how to properly take care of Mother Earth, to aid the prevention of climate change. The 5th National Climate Change Conference – Teachers as Stewards for Climate Action Forum happened on continue reading : Teachers as Stewards

DepEd DRRMS, AYEJ laud TGBI+ completers for outstanding performance during the journalism training

By Renen Collao   November 29, 2021 – The Department of Education-Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Service (DepEd DRRMS) and Association Youth Environment Journalist (AYEJ) expressed their full support to the advocacy to take care of the environment during the culmination of the second phase of the virtual environmental training for school paper advisers and continue reading : DepEd DRRMS, AYEJ laud TGBI+ completers for outstanding performance during the journalism training

Interfaith Youth Stewardship of Biodiversity for Climate Stability

By Laisha Mae Tabujara   November 29, 2021 – To bolster interfaith stewardship for climate stability among the youth, the 5th National Climate Change Conference hosted a webinar — banking on the contributions of diverse religious positions toward environmental and ecological preservation and conservation. Dubbed as “Reinforcing the Youth’s Role on Stewardship of Biodiversity for continue reading : Interfaith Youth Stewardship of Biodiversity for Climate Stability