Rappler's latest stories on public schools
Public school teachers to receive P3,500 cash allowance this June
The Department of Education says it is eyeing to release the cash allowance on the second week of June
Public school enrollment to push through on June 1 – Malacañang
Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque says that face-to-face classes will only be allowed in areas that are no longer under community quarantine by the time classes start
Roque: Classes to resume virtually if community quarantine lasts until August 24
Students in areas without internet access may attend barangay 'makeshift classes' with radio or TV sets, says the presidential spokesperson
Vico Sotto: We can't let public school students get left behind
The Pasig mayor says whether or not physical classes resume, the city is 'identifying funds' for personal learning devices for public school students
Is the salary increase for teachers, gov't workers enough?
(UPDATED) With nearly a million teachers nationwide, a salary increase for them would already entail big sums of money, according to some government officials
Duterte certifies as urgent pay hike for teachers, other gov't workers
(UPDATED) President Rodrigo Duterte asks Congress to fast-track a measure that would raise the salary of public school teachers by 20% to 30%
After 3-year wait, public school teacher gets salary, bonuses for final year of service
The Commission on Audit orders the Department of Education to pay retired public school teacher Nelita Gador her full 2016 salary amounting to P288,511, plus cash benefits she was supposed to get that year
Teachers' strike in Chicago cancels classes for 300,000 students
At the heart of the dispute is class sizes and resources rather than pay, with teachers saying they want more social workers, nurses and librarians for their students
Senators file bills increasing wages of public school teachers
Proposals include increasing the monthly salaries of public school teachers to as much as P36,409, a jump from their current P20,754
Children not spared by California's homelessness crisis
The numbers are sobering in a state that is home to the world's fifth-largest economy but has the highest poverty rate in the US when cost-of-living is factored in
Teacher behind Donsol's floating library asks for Adarna books for kids
Ryan Homan wants to help children develop the habit of reading books in Donsol, Sorsogon
DepEd eyes creation of non-teaching posts to lessen teachers’ workload
The education department has conducted a study on the 'type and magnitude' of tasks teachers perform based on the size and location of their schools
Teachers complain of ‘excessive’ workload; DepEd says these are ‘legal, necessary’
The Teachers' Dignity Coalition camps outside the DepEd head office and calls for changes in the monitoring systems and paperwork
DepEd: Uphold rights of students, teachers when setting makeup classes
Responding to calls for Saturday makeup classes to be prohibited, the Department of Education says schools should balance the need for learning with the rights of students and teachers
DepEd official to file charges vs fake Palarong Pambansa page creator
Education Undersecretary Tonisito Umali denies shaming fat teachers after a fake Facebook page attributes a made-up remark to him
Tax reform law delays Pampanga school building projects – COA
The Commission on Audit notes that 21 out of 25 proposed school building projects in 2017 are delayed after being sent back for cost adjustment
Gov't to hire over 75,000 more teachers for school year 2018-2019
A total of 40,642 kindergarten and elementary teachers, 34,244 junior high school teachers, and 356 senior high school teachers will be hired when the school year opens in June
Licuanan proud of leveling opportunities in public, private education
Many of the first batch of scholars in state universities and colleges graduated with honors. It shows that 'talent and intelligence is normally distributed, but opportunity is not,' former CHED Patricia Licuanan says.
Duterte wants 2nd tax reform package to fund teachers' salary hike
Malacañang bares President Rodrigo Duterte's plan amid criticism that the first tax reform package is anti-poor
#SchoolPatrolPH: DepEd seeks info on schools damaged by Urduja
The public can send reports and photos via social media using #SchoolPatrolPH
TIMELINE: Dengue immunization program for public school students
(UPDATED) Here are the key moments in the controversial implementation of the dengue immunization program by the Department of Health
CSC salutes outstanding public school teachers
PRESS RELEASE: 8 teachers are among the 2017 Outstanding Government Workers awarded by the Civil Service Commission
P3B eyed to bring electricity to 7,000 public schools
Senate President Pro Tempore Ralph Recto says one in 6 public elementary and high schools is not connected to a power grid
Mr President, before signing the law on free college tuition, please read this
The bill passed by Congress to provide free tuition in public colleges and universities might result in poor families subsidizing students from richer families
Drug tests for public school teachers to start during school year 2017-2018
The initiative of the Department of Education is set to be extended to include secondary level students
Chance the Rapper gives $1 million amid Chicago school row
This isn t about politics this isn t about posturing this is about taking care of the kids says Chance a Chicago native who attended public schools
Early registration in public schools starts January 28 – DepEd
The early registration – targeting incoming kindergarten up to Grade 10 students – will run until February 24
DOLE program urges OFWs to be teachers in hometowns
The program is open to returning OFWs who passed the Licensure Examination for Teachers
DepEd: performance-based bonus released soon in 9 regions
School based personnel in Calabarzon Mimaropa Bicol Region Western Visayas Davao Region Soccsksargen Cordillera Administrative Region Caraga and the National Capital Region should expect the bonus in the coming days
New textbooks to include SC ruling on Marcos burial – DepEd
The textbooks however will not dictate on school children whether Marcos is a hero the education department says Let s give them facts [so they] can make a judgment
What bonuses will public school teachers get by year-end?
A teacher with a basic salary of P19 077 can get P34 077 up to P64 077 in bonuses
Briones: We need to recognize more teachers
The Philippines celebrates National Teachers Month from September 5 to October 5
House bill seeks to give scholarships to public school teachers
House Bill 121 aims to help teachers access higher education to become more competitive and better members of the academic community
P15,000 salary hike for teachers sought in new House bill
The measure also calls for the creation of a pension fund for teachers serving for at least 15 years in government schools
Duterte: After military, teachers next in line for salary hike
The President says he wants to raise the salaries of teachers but does not explain where he will get the funds
DepEd: P28.8B donated to public schools from 2011-2015
The education department gets financial support from the private sector and other program partners through the Adopt A School Program
K to 12 and beyond: A look back at Aquino's 10-point education agenda
In 2010 President Benigno Aquino III proposed 10 ways to fix basic education in the country Did he fulfill his campaign promise?
Teachers give free supplies to students in Legazpi public school
At least 56 teachers shell out their hard earned money to buy school supplies and candies to welcome kinder students at the Ibalon Central School
Tuguegarao schools welcome high number of Grade 11 enrollees
The number of enrollees in senior high is almost double the number of Grade 10 completers in the city Many of the enrollees come from neighboring provinces
Negros Island Region: 27,000 students enroll in senior high school
The regional office of the Department of Education has asked public high school principals to trace whether all the Grade 10 completes have enrolled in Grace 11
Jakarta governor bans wearing of headscarf in public schools
The headscarf that they wear looks like a napkin I think the napkin in my kitchen is better
Things to look forward to in a Duterte presidency
Shakira Sison reflects on the possibilities and implications of the Duterte presidency
Election service no longer required for teachers
The Election Service Reform Act allows the Comelec to tap other employees such as private school teachers and national government workers for poll duties
PH begins school-based dengue immunization
Critics however slam the health department for its unusual decision to provide the dengue vaccine to millions of Filipino children just a few months after getting regulatory approval
Tarlac teachers undergo VCM training
The 2 day training is being supervised by the Comelec and the DOST
No barriers: Kids in far-flung village learn to love reading
Teachers in Barangay San Jose in Donsol Sorsogon go the extra mile to improve students reading skills
Ayala's APEC Schools offers 3,500 senior HS seats for free
It is our goal that as many Filipinos as possible should have access to modern and tech enabled learning systems
Fire hits oldest high school in the Philippines
As of posting there are no reported injuries or casualties and authorities have yet to determine the cause of the fire that hit Tarlac National High School
Teach for the Philippines: A passion for educating the next generation
Teach for the Philippines is looking for a new cohort of Teacher Fellows committed to sharing their passion for education
US migrant returns, gives back to PH students
All of us are part of this fight for a better Philippines Be involved and engaged in what’s happening in our country Josh Mahinay urges other OFWs
