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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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

DepEd-CAR ready to open its doors for more than 400K learners

La Trinidad, Benguet, September 24, 2020 – The Department of Education (DepEd) – Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR) is all set and ready to open its doors to around 400K public school learners ahead of the opening of classes next month. During the Readiness Shout-out or Regional Kick-Off for the New...