PASIG CITY, May 31, 2020 – Kicking off on June 1, 2020, the Department of Education’s (DepEd) 2020 Brigada Eskwela (BE) and Oplan Balik Eskwela (OBE) initiatives are setting its first virtual launch to assist every school and stakeholder in their respective preparation for the upcoming school year. For this year, the BE and OBE, continue reading : DepEd’s first virtual Brigada Eskwela, Oplan Balik Eskwela set to promote Bayanihan amid COVID-19 situation

Mayo 31, 2020 – Bilang pagtitiyak sa kaligtasan ng mga mag-aaral at guro, handa nang isagawa ng Kagawaran ng Edukasyon ang remote enrollment na magbubukas sa Lunes, Hunyo 1, 2020. Ngayong taon, hindi kinakailangang pisikal na magtungo ang mga magulang at mag-aaral sa paaralan para sa enrollment upang patuloy na mapairal ang physical distancing at continue reading : DepEd, handa na sa remote enrollment simula June 1

May 27, 2020 – The Department of Education (DepEd) launched DRRMS Booklatan in order to protect mental health and child protection of elementary learners amid the public health situation. DRRMS Booklatan, which is held every Tuesday from 4:00 PM-5:30 PM, is a story telling session that showcases narratives on the rights of children, risks of continue reading : DepEd reinforces mental health and child protection for elementary learners, launches DRRMS Booklatan

PASIG CITY, May 7, 2020 — The Department of Education (DepEd) continues to extend assistance to its constituents amid the COVID-19 situation as at least 600 personnel nationwide were able to learn more about Mental Health and Psychosocial Support Services (MHPSS) and Psychological First Aid (PFA) after a three-day Webinar last April 16, 17, and continue reading : DepEd reinforces mental health awareness campaign amid COVID-19 situation

May 15, 2020– Acknowledging how uncertain times creates an impact on a person’s mental health, DepEd premiered its virtual Wellness Check Series to provide Mental Health and Psychosocial Support Services (MHPSS) in its social media platform. It is streamed live every Friday, 9:00 – 10:30 A.M. at the DepEd Philippines Facebook Page with Filipino Sign continue reading : DepEd launches Wellness Check Series

May 6, 2020 — Acknowledging the extraordinary pressure to respond to the ever-changing situations arising from the COVID-19 pandemic, the Department of Education (DepEd) held a psychosocial support session to the Management Committee titled “Towards Psychosocial Well-being and Mental Health: Kaginhawaan of Top Leaders of the Department of Education” last May 6, 2020. Organized by continue reading : DepEd leaders undergo mental health support session

APRIL 20, 2020 — Learners and teachers can now access the online learning platform DepEd Commons without incurring data charges on their Globe or TM-powered smartphones as the Department of Education ties up with the local telecommunication company in ensuring educational continuity amidst the COVID-19 situation. Education Secretary Leonor Magtolis Briones spearheaded the call for continue reading : DepEd taps telco partners for free access to DepEd Commons

PASIG CITY, April 8, 2020 – Developed for public school learners, the Department of Education (DepEd) has made its online learning delivery platform DepEd Commons more inclusive as it expanded its features to cater to private school students. Starting as an online educational platform supporting alternative learning modalities amid enhanced community quarantine (ECQ) period, DepEd continue reading : DepEd Commons now available for private school learners