September 15, 2024
Imelda H. Marilao In today’s digital age, it’s become increasingly common for parents to voice their concerns, complaints, and frustrations about schools and teachers on social media. This trend can create a public spectacle, often driven by the desire to feel vindicated or to “get even.” While airing grievances online may provide a sense of […]
September 7, 2024
Imelda H. Marilao Parents’ involvement in their children’s early education has increasingly gained recognition as a critical factor in fostering educational success. This heightened engagement stems from a growing understanding of the impact that early learning experiences have on long-term academic and developmental outcomes. The notion that parents are pivotal in shaping their children’s learning […]
August 31, 2024
Imee H. Marilao Teaching in today’s educational landscape is like juggling multiple balls while constantly being handed new ones. Every time the Department of Education (DepEd) rolls out a new initiative, teachers find themselves at the frontline, expected to implement these programs with minimal preparation time. This cycle of implementation is followed by rigorous monitoring […]
August 31, 2024
Jackyline D. Kis-ing Effective and efficient education planning by the US government in the Philippines is evident in Philippine history. The US government knew that the Filipinos were never given the proper education equally. Thus, the US planned to establish schools in all strategic areas throughout the archipelago. In this way, Filipinos would be educated, […]
August 24, 2024
Jackyline D. Kis-ing In DepEd, one pitfall in plan implementation that I have experienced is non-appropriation of funds. There are significant programs of DepEd that are implemented by schools with no appropriated funds. One example is the Gulayan sa Paaralan. Schools are obliged to establish this program but they are forced to solicit funds from […]
August 17, 2024
Seona E. Ciriaco Ubod Barrio School’s new program reflects a commitment to creating a more engaged and environmentally conscious school community. By integrating agricultural education with early childhood development and student leadership, the school aims to offer a comprehensive approach to student growth and community involvement. With the new Gulayan sa Paaralan and nursery, along […]
August 17, 2024
Carolyn D. Bolcio Ebbes Elementary School July is a special month for nutrition, as it is recognized as National Nutrition Month. To commemorate this occasion, the Barangay Local Government Unit of Barangay Banengbeng in partnership with the DepEd Tayo Ebbes ES organized a culminating activity that aimed to promote healthy eating habits and raise awareness […]
August 10, 2024
Maria Teresa B. Macasinag The government’s adoption of blended learning as a response to the ongoing issue of classroom shortages in the Philippines has led to discussions about its implications. While blended learning—combining traditional face-to-face instruction with online education—has been promoted as a flexible and inclusive solution, there are ongoing questions about its effectiveness and […]
August 10, 2024
Seona E. Ciriaco Ubod Barrio School celebrated the start of the fifth year of its Family Adoration Through Musical Learning Yearlong program on August 9, 2024. This beloved initiative, which seamlessly combines music education with family involvement, has become integral to the school’s practice. For the school year, the program will take place every Friday […]
August 3, 2024
Maria Teresa B. Macasinag The concept of mass promotion within the Department of Education (DepEd) in the Philippines is a practice that warrants serious reconsideration. This practice, which involves advancing students to the next grade level irrespective of their academic performance, is often motivated by a desire to accommodate large numbers of students and ensure […]