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DEPED, DOH ASSURE SAFE PILOT RUN OF FACE-TO-FACE CLASSES

September 27, 2021 – In line with the pilot implementation of limited face-to-face classes in select low-risk areas in the country, the Department of Education (DepEd) and the Department of Health (DOH) have identified mechanisms to ensure safety of participating learners, teaching and non-teaching staff, and their families. The pilot...

Diaz, Petecio, other Olympians share experiences, inspiration to learners via virtual sportscon

​ ​ September 27, 2021 – Tokyo 2020 medalists Hidilyn Diaz, Nesthy Petecio, and other members of the Olympic delegation provided inspiration to aspiring student-athletes during the recently-held Pinoy Sports Heroes: The Ultimate Balik-Eskwela Pinoy Sports Con of the Department of Education (DepEd). During the virtual sports con, Diaz, the...

DepEd TV, EdTech channel reach 200k subscribers, receive YouTube silver play button

​ ​ September 24, 2021 – The Department of Education (DepEd) unveiled the two Silver Play Button awarded by video streaming company YouTube after DepEd TV and DepEd EdTech (Education Technology) Unit channels surpassed 100,000 subscribers’ mark. Both channels have been vital to the Department’s implementation of distance learning, especially...

DepEd launches KITE journal for education quality innovations, studies

​ September 24, 2021 – The Department of Education (DepEd) recently launched the K to 12 Issues and Trends Explored (K.I.T.E) Online Journal to provide an avenue for educational innovations and new insights sharing in curriculum and education policies. K.I.T.E., the official online publication of the Curriculum and Instruction Strand...

Computerization Program, 5 other big ticket DepEd projects receive higher budget for 2022

​ ​ September 24, 2021 –  The Department of Education (DepEd) has seen a significant increase in budget allocation for its Computerization Program (DCP) and five other programs, according to the agency’s presentation of its 2022 National Expenditure Program (NEP) at the House of Representatives last Tuesday.   The DCP...

DepEd collaborates with SEAMEO TROPMED for School Mental Health Model pilot testing

​ ​ September 23, 2021 – The Department of Education (DepEd) is collaborating with Southeast Asian Ministers of Education Tropical Medicine and Public Health Network (SEAMEO TROPMED) to elevate awareness of learners and personnel on mental health programs and services. In a webinar on School Mental Health Initiatives and Ceremonial...