Discontinuing use of mother tongue a ‘welcoming development’ –DepEd-7

Niña Mae C. Oliverio 10/16/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Discontinuing the use of mother tongue as a medium of instruction for Kindergarten to Grade 3 is a “welcoming development” especially for Central Visayas, the regional director for Education said. Dr. Salustiano Jimenez,…

Board exam superstitions: Do you know or follow these beliefs?

Kurt Romariz 08/14/2024

Taking a board examination is probably one of the most stressful experiences a person could endure upon entering the real world–at least in my case. I recently took my licensure board examination last weekend, and it was…

DepEd-7 says 1.7M students enrolled, hopes to still hit 2M target

Jasmin Meode 07/29/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Parents, whose children have not yet been enrolled for school year 2024-2025, are encouraged to enroll their children as soon as possible. This as the Department of Education in Central Visayas hopes to…

June school opening in 2025: DepEd all set to implement it

Jeannette I. Andrade - Reporter / @jiandradeINQ 05/14/2024

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Education (DepEd) plans to open school year 2024-2025 on July 29 and end it on March 31 next year. This would mean that the old school calendar that would begin in…

Public school teachers, employees may wear alternative uniforms — DepEd

Zacarian Sarao - Reporter / @zacariansINQ 04/16/2024

MANILA, Philippines — Amid high temperatures across the country, public school teachers are allowed to wear collared Department of Education (DepEd) polo shirts.  This is according to DepEd on Monday.  “Dulot ng mainit na panahon sa buong…

Cordova: Private schools resume face-to-face classes starting April 15

Futch Anthony Inso 04/15/2024

LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu — Private schools in Cordova town will resume the implementation of face-to-face classes starting on Monday, April 15, 2024. This was agreed during the two-day consultative meeting with schools principals and administrators from private…

Back to old school calendar? 

Dempsey Reyes 01/19/2024

The Department of Education (DepEd) has reportedly agreed to revert to the old school calendar, in which classes open in June, two teachers’ groups said on Thursday, January 18, 2024,  after a meeting with education officials. The…

Cebu City Public Library: Thriving in the digital age and staying relevant

Ador Vincent Mayol, and Nestle Semilla 12/09/2023

CEBU CITY—Despite the encroaching presence of technology into every facet of modern Filipino life, the Cebu City Public Library (CCPL) steadfastly defies the looming threat of fading. The library is determined to stay open and adapt to…

Filipino students still among lowest scorers in reading, math, science, says study

Jane Bautista - Reporter / @janebautistaINQ 12/06/2023

MANILA, Philippines — According to the latest Programme for International Student Assessment (Pisa), the average scores of Filipino students in reading, mathematics, and science have not improved significantly, as anticipated by the Department of Education (DepEd). The…

K-10 curriculum ‘premature,’  says Alliance of Concerned Teachers

Jame Bautista 09/26/2023

MANILA, Philippines — The Alliance of Concerned Teachers (ACT) called on the Department of Education (DepEd)to stop its “premature” and “experimental” implementation of the K-10 curriculum  that would only treat the children as “guinea pigs.” This as…

Pilot test of new K-10 curriculum on Sept. 25

Jane Bautista 09/18/2023

The pilot implementation of the revised K-10 curriculum will start on Sept. 25 in 35 public schools from seven regions, the Department of Education (DepEd) announced on Sunday, September 17, 2023. The test run will be conducted…

Central Visayas among 7 regions first to test revised K-10 program

Jane Bautista 09/11/2023

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Education (DepEd) will conduct a pilot test of the revised K-10 curriculum, also known as the Matatag curriculum, in seven regions, including Central Visayas, to identify the challenges and gaps before…

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