Senator Sherwin "Win" Gatchalian (Senate PRIB) Senator Sherwin “Win” Gatchalian is pushing for the digital transformation of the basic education sector to provide for the proper implementation of remote learning amid the extreme summer heat....
The Department of Education (DepEd) on Friday, April 12, announced that all public schools nationwide will shift to asynchronous classes or distance learning on April 15 to 16. (DepEd / MB Visual Content Group) In an advisory, DepEd said this setup will “allow learners to complete pending...
The Department of Education (DepEd) announced on Saturday, April 7, that there would be no face-to-face classes in all public schools nationwide on April 8. (DepEd / MB Visual Content Group) In a public advisory, DepEd said that “all public schools nationwide shall implement asynchronous...
Due to the high heat index that may harm the well-being of the students, some universities in the country will shift to online learning mode on Monday, April 8. (Ali Vicoy / Manila Bulletin File Photo) The National University (NU) announced its suspension of in-person classes on Saturday, April 6....
Senator Sherwin Gatchalian on Tuesday, April 2 urged school officials to consider implementing blended learning as parents raise concerns about the threats of whooping cough and the extreme hot weather. Gatchalian noted that the threat of pertussis (whooping cough) has made parents...
DAVAO CITY – The city government has welcomed the establishment of a learning hub here. Mayor Sebastian "Baste" Duterte, in his message, congratulated the Craft Learning Hub and Training Center, a place where people can enhance their skills through training and assessments, on its inauguration....
Recognizing that not all students might need to “catch up” with foundational skills such as reading, the Department of Education (DepEd) plans to integrate peer tutoring as part of its Catch-Up Fridays program. (Courtesy of DepEd) “Pwede din natin gawin or i-institute sa ating...
Amid calls to halt the implementation of its latest learning recovery initiative, the Department of Education (DepEd) stated on Tuesday, March 12, that it is currently collating feedback from the field regarding implementing Catch-Up Fridays. (DepEd file photo) DepEd Undersecretary and...
Citing various concerns, a group of teachers on Thursday, March 7, urged the Department of Education (DepEd) to suspend its Catch-Up Fridays Program. (DepEd file photo) “Catch-Up Friday is not a necessity and therefore must be immediately suspended,” said Teachers’ Dignity Coalition...
Citing the additional burden on teachers, a group of education workers on Monday, March 4, urged the Department of Education (DepEd) to halt the implementation of its Catch-Up Fridays Program. (Manila Bulletin file photo) “Catch-Up Fridays should be halted, and consultations should precede...
Several concerns have been raised regarding Catch-Up Fridays , the latest learning recovery effort of the Department of Education (DepEd). Students reading during Catch-Up Fridays (DepEd file photo) “Based on EDCOM consultations, Catch-Up Fridays do not appear to be structured to optimize...
The Department of Education (DepEd) on Friday, March 1, issued a warning against individuals selling or requiring students to buy learning materials to be used for Catch-Up Fridays and other activities in school. (DepEd file photo) “The Department reiterates that such acts are strictly...
