Assessment such as the upcoming 2nd periodical tests / examinations is a process for measuring educational effectiveness and it has become central to educational reform. Traditionally, assessments were conducted to improve performance at system, division, or school levels. Most commonly, large-scale, norm-referenced tests or locally developed, criterion-based tools assessed numerous Read More …
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BILL PASSED: Doubling Public School Teachers’ Chalk Allowance to P10,000
The Senate and House of Representatives have unanimously ratified the harmonized version of Senate Bill 1964 and House Bill 9682, known as the proposed “Kabalikat sa Pagtuturo” Act, bringing a significant increase in public school teachers’ annual teaching allowance, commonly referred to as the “chalk allowance,” to P10,000. Senator Ramon Read More …
Proposed Bill Aims Enhancing SHS Graduates’ Employability
Deputy Speaker Camille A. Villar of Las Piñas filed House Bill No. 9808 aimed at fortifying the employability and competitiveness of senior high school (SHS) graduates within the K to 12 program. Titled “An Act Ensuring That Senior High School Graduates Under The K To 12 Program Are Equipped With Read More …
DepEd Receives Positive Feedback on K-10 Matatag Curriculum Pilot Testing
An official from the Department of Education (DepEd) announces encouraging feedback from students and teachers regarding the ongoing pilot testing of the new K-10 (Matatag) curriculum. This initiative aims to streamline and “decongest” the current curriculum, making instruction delivery easier for educators. Salustiano Jimenez, Director of DepEd Central Visayas (DepEd Read More …