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DepEd launches the Professional Development Program on Assessment and Emerging Literacies with focus on PISA

October 26, 2021 – The Department of Education (DepEd) on October 23 launched the Professional Development Program on Assessment and Emerging Literacies with focus on PISA (Assessment PD) in line with its commitment to improve the quality of basic education in the Philippines. Attended by teacher-participants all over the country...

Educ Forum bats for proposed career progression for public school teachers, gain praise from high-level reactors

​ October 26, 2021 – The Philippine Forum for Quality Basic Education (Educ Forum) highlighted the Department of Education’s (DepEd) proposed career progression system for teachers, which offers opportunities for career movement, professional growth, and financial stability. “By establishing the professional standards of teacher quality and using these quality standards...

DepEd convenes with NGOs, stakeholders to tackle education sectors’ issues

October 25, 2021 – The Department of Education (DepEd) gathered education stakeholders and non-government organizations in a virtual dialogue last Monday to provide updates on and co-strategize solutions to current basic education issues. “Itong mga ganitong klase ng dialogue ay napakaganda dahil maski you feel very passionate and we feel...

Science Teacher from Cebu hailed as one of Top 10 finalists for prestigious Global Teacher Prize

October 22, 2021 — Science Teacher Bryant Acar from Science and Technology Education Center – Senior High School (STEC-SHS) in Basak, Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu has made it to the Top 10 of the prestigious Global Teacher Prize (GTP) 2021. Nominated by his students and colleagues for the prestigious international award...

Briones encourages parents, communities to show support to young women

October 21, 2021 — In celebration of International Day of the Girl, Education Secretary Leonor Magtolis Briones encouraged communities and parents to keep supporting girls and young women. “We also have to encourage the parents, the communities to make the first move or support the first move of these girls...

Isabela public school teacher among KWF’s Ulirang Guro sa Filipino 2021 awardee

​ October 21, 2021 – For his valuable contributions in promoting Filipino and indigenous languages through education, research, and community engagements, a public high school teacher from Isabela was hailed among the five awardees of the Komisyon sa Wikang Filipino (KWF) Ulirang Guro sa Filipino 2021. In a virtual ceremony...