Rappler's latest stories on School opening
Alliance of Concerned Teachers hits DepEd as 7 million students still unenrolled
'One child left behind is one too many, and the government is duty-bound to ensure each and every Filipino’s exercise of all of their constitutionally guaranteed rights,' says the Alliance of Concerned Teachers
The dream and life a boy left behind
Help finds its way to the family of Ricky Benig, 19, whose death spotlighted how students at the fringes of society struggle with the requirements of distance learning
CHED says schools ready for 'flexible learning' in August
'We are ready to open [classes] this August. No ifs, no buts. Learning must continue. We learn as one, we are ready,' says CHED Chairman Prospero de Vera III
EXPLAINER: Handa na bang magbukas ng klase sa Agosto 24 ang Pilipinas?
Tuturuan ang mga estudyante sa pamamagitan ng printed modules, online learning, at mga leksiyon sa TV o radyo. Maraming tutol sa desisyon ng DepEd na ituloy ang school opening.
CHED allows medical schools to admit students who have not taken NMAT
The Commission on Higher Education says it made the decision in response 'to the call of many students who want to pursue their medical education but were not able to take the National Medical Admission Test'
Printed materials, online classes 'most preferred' for distance learning – DepEd
The Department of Education says the opening of classes on August 24 is pushing through, despite criticism regarding the government’s readiness for implementing distance learning
DepEd expects 80% enrollment for school year 2020-2021
As of July 1, 16.6 million students in public and private schools have enrolled – just around 59% of the 27.7 million enrollees in 2019
School enrollment period extended to July 15 – Roque
'Pwede ba ho ngayon palang, kapag pu-pwede na, i-enroll na natin ang ating mga anak,' says Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque
After backlash, Briones orders review of distance learning requirements for private schools
This comes after private schools raised concerns over the 'non-negotiable' requirements that, according to them, were finalized without any public consultation
DepEd: 40% of public school teachers trained for distance learning
A Department of Education official tells a Senate panel that so far, 300,000 of the country's 800,000 public school teachers have been trained for distance learning, with just two months left before the opening of classes
Lawmaker dares Briones to 'demonstrate' distance learning in poor areas
'DepEd policies for their back-to-school program [are] anti-poor. The education department assumes that all students are capable of teaching themselves at home,' says ACT Teachers Representative France Castro
Private schools to DepEd: Review 'non-negotiable' distance learning requirements
'Where will the private schools get the financial wherewithal to fund the 'non-negotiable' minimum requirements?' asks the Coordinating Council of Private Educational Associations
CHED: News reports on face-to-face classes in July not true
Chairman Prospero de Vera III, however, says CHED is 'crafting guidelines for possible limited face-to-face classes in low risk MGCQ areas' as part of flexible learning approach
85,000 Makati public school students to get free learning modules, internet load
Makati Mayor Abby Binay says the learner's package and free internet load will benefit all public school students from preschool to senior high school. Teachers will get free internet load as well.
Teachers urge DepEd to extend their work from home setup
According to the Teachers’ Dignity Coalition, requiring teachers to report to schools starting June 22 is 'unnecessary, impractical, and will just place them and other people in a health hazard'
Leaving it to LGUs to provide gadgets to students can further digital divide – group
Some local governments are rich, some aren't. A teachers' group says the national government should step in.
DepEd postpones face-to-face classes until COVID-19 vaccine is available
(UPDATED) Despite calls from parents and teachers to delay classes, the DepEd says it's preparing for a distance learning approach so classes can start on August 24
Bill allowing class opening after August now up for Duterte’s signature
Just like the senators did, representatives unanimously approve on final reading the bill giving the President the power to set the school opening at a later date
DepEd warns public against illegal selling of learning materials online
The Department of Education says all learning materials will be free of charge once they become available
Teachers' group wants class opening delayed to January 2021
The Teachers' Dignity Coalition says delaying the opening of classes would give them more time to prepare for the distance learning approach
Senators unanimously approve proposal to delay start of classes
(UPDATED) Senate Bill 1541 seeks to give the President the power to set the start of classes later than August during a state of emergency
Remote enrollment in basic education will be implemented during pandemic
The Department of Education releases the guidelines for enrollment for the school year 2020-2021
No need to buy gadgets, printed materials will be given – DepEd
The Department of Education says it will find a way to bring printed learning materials to students
The week in photos: June 3-9, 2017
This week s selection of photo highlights here and around the world
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Resorts World gunman, school opening, Putin | Midday wRap
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WATCH: How to report school opening concerns
School opening complaints from parents and students may be sent directly to the Department of Education DepEd Central Office or to its local counterparts
#BalikEskwela2016: Best class opening ever? Netizens say no
Critics dispute the Education Secretary s assertion citing the high cost of tuition despite the availability of vouchers and the low enrollment turnout which could lead to a greater number of out of school youth
2016-2017 school year: 25M students expected, senior high opens
Follow live updates on the first day of classes in different parts of the Philippines here
Expect traffic to worsen in Cebu City starting June 8
The City Traffic Operations Management says private vehicles transporting students of big private schools are expected to clog major roads in Cebu
Albay: Shifts, night classes to address classroom shortage
We don’t refuse late enrollees and transferees as education is for all Our concerns are the school facilities says the principal of Daraga National High School
Negros Occidental: Fewer students, ideal class sizes
Local education officials however expect more students enrolling late
Roxas Negros campaign, school opening, heatwave relief | 12PM wRap
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DepEd aiming to hire and keep best and brightest teachers
The education department is embarking on an aggressive recruitment effort to get the best and brightest teachers
Rappler Newscast | June 2, 2014
Almost 21 million public school students go back to school Manny Pacquiao’s wealth drops King Juan Carlos of Spain abdicates
Students suffer in cramped, makeshift rooms in Yolanda areas
New regulations requiring higher building standards so schools withstand future typhoons have caused delays in government s plan to build or repair 20 000 rooms
EDITORIAL CARTOON: School opening: What's in store?
It s that time of the year again when the rooms are crowded and the streets will soon be flooded
Police target bullying, drug trafficking as school starts
Nationwide 18 850 PNP personnel will be deployed for the opening of classes
Defeated mayoral candidate padlocks school
in Barangay Ilaya in Glan Sarangani the Esther Yap Elementary School has been locked out blame it on a defeated mayoralty candidate
More colleges to hike fees - CHED
The Commission on Higher Education approves 354 petitions for increases in tuition and other fees or 78 of the total number of applicants
