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DepEd issues guidelines for SY 2021-2022; face-to-face classes still prohibited

August 9, 2021 – The Department of Education (DepEd) on Thursday released the official School Calendar and Activities for School Year 2021-2022 as it is set to implement blended learning anew amidst the global health crisis. In DepEd Order 029, series of 2021, DepEd will kick off SY 2021-2022 on...

Briones calls for innovation, unity in 2021 National Brigada Eskwela Kick-Off

August 7, 2021 – As the Department of Education (DepEd) gears up for the upcoming school year with the kick-off of the annual Brigada Eskwela, Secretary Leonor MagtolisBriones encouraged stakeholders to innovate and act together amidst the pandemic. “We must act together and learn from the past. We should innovate...

DepEd, magbibigay-pugay sa mga Wikang Katutubo sa Buwan ng Wika 2021

​ August 5, 2021 – Bilang bahagi ng selebrasyon ng Buwan ng Wika ngayong taon, magbibigay-pugay ang Kagawaran ng Edukasyon (DepEd) sa mga katutubong wika ng bansa sa pamamagitan ng paglulunsad ng mga gawaing birtwal. Para sa pagdiriwang ng Buwan ng Wikang Pambansa at Buwan ng Kasaysayan ngayong Agosto, itinakda...

“Back to Basic” online platform launched to engage teachers, students in science education

​ August 3, 2021 – Committed to support programs in science education, the Department of Education (DepEd) encourages teachers and learners to participate in the National Research Council of the Philippines’ (NRCP) “Back to Basic” (B2B) online lectures. Launched this July, the B2B lecture series serves as an avenue to...

DepEd offers English, Math remediation for learners in ETUlay Summer Camp

​ August 2, 2021 – To further enhance the knowledge acquired in the previous school year, the Department of Education (DepEd) has started streaming episodes of the ETUlay Summer Camp. From July 19 until August 28, the ETUlay Summer Camp will offer English and Math remediation programs for interested learners...

Briones challenges school superintendents to lead by courage in PASS oath-taking

July 30, 2021 – Education Secretary Leonor Magtolis Briones posed a challenge to newly-inducted officers and board of directors of the Philippine Association of School Superintendents (PASS.) “We have to realistically contend with fear. Our children are afraid, our teachers are afraid and, I suspect that even in your heart...