Two teacher groups have jointly called for the Department of Education (DepEd) to suspend its Catch-Up Fridays program, citing concerns over its effectiveness and implementation. Both the Alliance of Concerned Teachers (ACT) and the Teachers’ Dignity Coalition (TDC) highlighted issues such as students’ skipping classes, uneven provision of reading materials Read More …
During a recent Senate hearing, startling revelations emerged regarding the Educational Service Contracting (ESC) program beneficiaries. Contrary to its intended purpose of aiding impoverished students, it was disclosed that a significant portion of recipients hailed from affluent backgrounds. Senator Sherwin Gatchalian’s examination of the Annual Poverty Indicators Survey (APIS) brought Read More …
Manila, Philippines (February 12, 2024) – The Philippines faces renewed scrutiny over the state of its education system as it once again falls below the global average in the latest Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) results. The report, released recently has stirred concerns among policymakers, educators and the public Read More …