INNOTECH’s teacher motivation research supports DepEd’s initiative on career progression

October 7, 2020 – In line with the celebration of the National Teachers’ Month, the Southeast Asian Ministers of Education Organization Regional Center for Educational Innovation and Technology (SEAMEO INNOTECH) presented a research study on teachers’ motivation, which supported the Department of Education’s initiative the career progression of teachers. “I believe that we should honor, continue reading : INNOTECH’s teacher motivation research supports DepEd’s initiative on career progression

Briones welcomes 24.7M learners for SY 2020-2021, declares opening of classes a victory

PASIG CITY, October 6, 2020 – Education Secretary Leonor Magtolis Briones on Monday officially opened School Year 2020-2021, signifying the formal start of the country’s transition to distance learning. “We declare our victory over COVID-19, the destroyer of our lives, the destroyer of our economy and of our way of life and society. But we continue reading : Briones welcomes 24.7M learners for SY 2020-2021, declares opening of classes a victory

DepEd continues to drive improvements to teaching quality with new standards for school leaders

October 2, 2020 – The roles of school heads and supervisors in improving teacher quality are now more clearly defined with the issuance of two landmark education policies that set professional standards for the country’s school leaders. The Department of Education issued DO 24, s. 2020 or the National Adoption and Implementation of the Philippine continue reading : DepEd continues to drive improvements to teaching quality with new standards for school leaders

DepEd, SEAMEO INNOTECH host forum to tackle teacher motivation study

October 2, 2020 – In celebration of the National Teachers’ Month, the Department of Education, together with Southeast Asian Ministers of Education Organization Regional Center for Educational Innovation and Technology (SEAMEO INNOTECH), will conduct the National Teachers’ Month Forum titled “TEACHER MOTIVATION: iTEACH FOR A BETTER FUTURE” on October 2, 2020. The Forum will feature continue reading : DepEd, SEAMEO INNOTECH host forum to tackle teacher motivation study

DepEd’s Learning Support Aide to reinforce teachers, guide learners in distance learning

October 2, 2020 – To augment ongoing learning continuity efforts, the Department of Education (DepEd) is eyeing to hire Learning Support Aides (LSAs) to assist teachers and parents in the delivery of basic education services in the distance learning set-up. According to Undersecretary for Planning and Bureau of Human Resource and Organizational Development Jesus Mateo, continue reading : DepEd’s Learning Support Aide to reinforce teachers, guide learners in distance learning

DepEd to showcase readiness in School Year 2020-2021 kick-off

October 1, 2020 – The Department of Education (DepEd) is all set to welcome School Year 2020-2021 through its National School Opening Day Program on October 5, 2020, Monday. To kick-off with a nationwide simultaneous flag-raising ceremony by 7:30am, the program will be headlined by Secretary Leonor Magtolis Briones, who will give an inspirational message continue reading : DepEd to showcase readiness in School Year 2020-2021 kick-off

Youth leaders step up initiatives to assist fellow learners in the new normal

September 27, 2020 – In response to help their fellow learners, two youth leaders, Alliah Nicole Sayo and Anna Abigail Ticzon, discussed their respective efforts to assist their schools and communities in the new normal set-up during the Handang Isip, Handa Bukas press briefing on Monday. Ilocos Sur Supreme Student Government (SSG) president and incoming continue reading : Youth leaders step up initiatives to assist fellow learners in the new normal

PTA leaders highlight crucial role of parents for School Year 2020-2021

September 26, 2020 – From establishing radio stations to committing to their roles as key stakeholders, the Parents-Teachers Associations (PTAs) of various regions delivered initiatives to support distance learning in their respective schools in preparation for the opening of School Year 2020-2021. In the Handang Isip, Handa Bukas press briefing on Monday, Cauayan, Isabela GPTA continue reading : PTA leaders highlight crucial role of parents for School Year 2020-2021

DepEd, partners launch RADaR app to ensure learning continuity after disasters

September 25, 2020 – The Department of Education (DepEd), in partnership with Save the Children Philippines and Prudence Foundation, launched the Rapid Assessment of Damages Report (RADaR) mobile and web applications nationwide last September 22 and 24 to ensure immediate response interventions and learning continuity in the event of disasters and other emergencies. Even before continue reading : DepEd, partners launch RADaR app to ensure learning continuity after disasters