DepEd backs expansion of subsidy for private school teachers
The Department of Education (DepEd) on Wednesday said it supports the expansion of the Teachers’ Salary Subsidy (TSS) to all basic education teachers in...
DepEd seeks to address “struggling readers” via teacher reassignment, ARAL program
The Department of Education (DepEd) on Wednesday said that it will utilize its “best teachers” and tutorial support program to address the literacy gaps...
EDCOM 2: 85% of grades 1 to 3 students are struggling readers
The Second Congressional Commission on Education (EDCOM 2) said on Tuesday that 85% of grades 1 to 3 students are “struggling readers”, further underscoring the...
TikTok partners with DepEd to boost media literacy of teachers
TikTok Philippines, in partnership with the Department of Education (DepEd), launched TikTok Galing, a digital literacy training program to boost media and information literacy...
Experts say Filipino youth struggle with financial inclusion, literacy
Cebuana Lhuillier Foundation, Inc. (CLFI) on Thursday raised concerns over the lack of financial inclusion among Filipino youth, stemming from poor financial literacy.
“BSP's (Bangko...
EDCOM II raises concerns over prevalent “diploma mills” in teacher education
The Second Congressional Commission on Education (EDCOM II) on Wednesday said that the proliferation of low-quality post-graduate teacher education from "diploma mills" is impacting...
Batangas State University, Aboitiz launch industry-based learning hub
The Batangas State University, the National Engineering University (BatStateU The NEU), in partnership with Aboitiz Economic Estates, has launched its LIMA Campus to help...
Super Typhoon Uwan leaves 312 schools damaged
The Department of Education (DepEd) on Monday said that at least 312 public schools sustained infrastructure damage following the onslaught of Super Typhoon Uwan.
“Our...
Cognitive training may help address functional literacy gap — expert
An education expert said cognitive training that strengthens core learning skills can help improve functional literacy among Filipino learners.
“With functional literacy, there’s a lot...
DepEd targets 105,000 classrooms, digitalization via PPP
The Department of Education (DepEd) said on Friday that it aims to produce 105,000 classrooms and address digital gaps through the Public-Private Partnership (PPP)...
DepEd TV pushed to boost learning continuity
The Department of Education (DepEd) on Thursday said it will revitalize DepEd TV in partnership with Knowledge Channel Foundation Inc. (KCFI) and Solar Pictures,...
DepEd pushes unified national class suspension protocol
The Department of Education said it is working to establish a uniform national class suspension protocol to curb learning loss amid national disasters.
“Just like what President...