Rappler's latest stories on opening of classes
Teachers renew calls for 'urgent' salary hike as classes open
'Be it school opening, graduation period, or vacation time, teachers ache for just compensation,' says Alliance of Concerned Teachers Secretary General Raymond Basilio
Classroom shortages greet teachers, students in opening of classes
In order to cope, some schools find the need to split classrooms in half to accommodate students. Teachers say until a more permanent solution is reached, students' learning will continue to be affected by the lack of facilities.
IN PHOTOS: Public schools open amid ‘increasing number of challenges’
Some classrooms don't have chairs, some are mere tents, but the DepEd vows ‘to deliver quality, accessible, relevant, and liberating basic education’
27.2 million students troop to schools nationwide
(UPDATED) The opening of the new school year comes as some public schools still face the perennial problem of the availability of classrooms, especially in highly populated areas of Metro Manila
CHED eyes August as start of classes for all public universities
CHED is considering the move to facilitate easier implementation of the free higher education law should the cash-based budgeting system push through
IN PHOTOS: Opening of classes for 2018
Here is a look at scenes from schools as millions of Filipino students begin school year 2018-2019
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27.7M students returning to school nationwide
The Department of Education says it is 'all systems go' as an estimated 27,757,546 children from kindergarten to Grade 12 will troop back to public and private schools
How DepEd, gov't agencies are preparing for school opening
As part of the Department of Education’s Oplan Balik Eskwela, various government agencies and private partners detailed plans and preparation for the opening of school year 2018-2019
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
Rappler Talk: DepEd's Sec Armin Luistro on milestones of educational reform
Outgoing education secretary Armin Luistro looks back on DepEd s milestones on educational reform over the past 6 years such as the K 12 system and the academic calendar shift
K to 12 problems: Davao City school cancels classes
Unfinished senior high school building no chairs no textbooks only two qualified teachers at the Jesus J Soriano National High School in Davao City
#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
Luistro on first day of Grade 11 rollout: 'Best class opening thus far'
At the central office we monitor if there is an insurmountable problem that is systemic There s none so far says Education Secretary Armin Luistro
K to 12 not 100% ready, but we've done our part – Luistro
Education Secretary Armin Luistro says the remaining job is up to the local offices – DepEd s regional and division offices
1.5M students to enter senior high's Grade 11
Education Assistant Secretary Jesus Mateo says they have not received reports of classroom shortages for senior high school
Albay lawmaker questions lack of classrooms for K to 12
Albay Representative Fernando Gonzalez says classrooms that can accommodate senior high school are not ready and many students will be displaced
Luistro: Don't forget far-flung schools
Public school students return to school on June 2 while the government releases funds to build new classrooms
DepEd increases subsidy for students outside NCR
The government now provides a subsidy of P7 500 to deserving elementary school graduates outside Metro Manila who wish to pursue their secondary education in private schools
Police target bullying, drug trafficking as school starts
Nationwide 18 850 PNP personnel will be deployed for the opening of classes
