A group of education workers has reiterated the need to overhaul the country’s education system, with a special focus on the K to 12 Program, especially amidst the low employability rate of its graduates. Tech-voc students (DepEd file photo) “There is no point in continuing a program...
To ensure learning continuity for senior high school (SHS) students and to serve as a more sustainable solution to classroom congestion, the Philippine Business for Education (PBEd) urged lawmakers to fast-track the passage of the Expanded Government Assistance to Students and Teachers in Private...
Starting next school year, there will be no more Senior High School (SHS) vouchers for incoming Grade 11 students who wish to enroll in government-run higher education institutions (HEIs). Senior High School students under Tech-Voc track (DepEd file photo) The Department of Education (DepEd),...
While it acknowledged the assurance of education agencies on the continuation of the Senior High School (SHS) in public universities and colleges, a group of teachers on Tuesday, Jan. 16, warned of the consequences of halting the existing program. Senior High School graduates (DepEd file photo)...
The Department of Education (DepEd) on Tuesday, Jan. 16, confirmed that the Senior High School Voucher Program (SHSVP) has been extended for the enrolled Grade 11 students in government-run Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) this school year (SY) 2023-2024. Senior High School students (DepEd file...
Teachers and students on Sunday, Jan. 14, reiterated their concerns on the impact of shutting down Senior High School (SHS) programs in government-run higher education institutions (HEIs). Senior High School students (DepEd file photo) “It is our ardent wish that we all work together to...
Chairman Popoy De Vera on Monday, Jan. 8, clarified that the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) did not order government-run universities and colleges to close their Senior High School (SHS) Programs. CHED Chairman Popoy De Vera / CHED file photo In a press conference, De Vera explained that...
Amid concerns about the possible displacement of Senior High School (SHS) students, the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) said that closing SHS Programs in State Universities and Colleges (SUCs) and Local Universities and Colleges (LUCs) was needed so they can accommodate tertiary students....
While many government-run higher education institutions (HEIs) have stopped offering the Senior High School (SHS) Program, the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) on Monday, Jan. 8, clarified that the K to 12 Program will continue. (CHED / MB Visual Content Group) “The K to 12 Program is...
The Alliance of Concerned Teachers (ACT) on Friday, Jan. 5, expressed its profound concern and dismay over the “ill-advised directive” to discontinue the Senior High School (SHS) program in universities and colleges funded by the government. Graduating Senior High School students (DepEd file...
Amid concerns raised by various groups and stakeholders, the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) said that there were no problems or access to restrictions reported by State Universities and Colleges (SUCs) and Local Universities and Colleges (LUCs) since they stopped offering the Senior High...
Groups of teachers and students expressed concern about the discontinuation of the Senior High School (SHS) Program in government-funded universities and colleges nationwide. Senior High School students under the Technical-Vocational track (DepEd file photo) “Haphazardly discontinuing the Senior...
