DepEd, partners gang up against bullying in schoolsThe Department of Education has found an ally in Jesuit Basic Education Commission (JBEC) in its fight against bullying in schools. JBEC, in cooperation with Solar Entertainment, has brought the acclaimed documentary “Bully” to the Philippines and no less than Education Secretary Br. Armin A. Luistro FSC has graced its premiere last night, November 13, 6:30 PM, at Robinson’s Galleria Cinema 4.
Math wizards jockey for international Olympiad slotsThe Mathematics Society of the Philippines will hold its 15th Philippine Mathematical Olympiad to stimulate the improvement of Math education in the country by creating widespread interest and appreciation of Math among students.
Math and Science teachers get 3-step salary increaseThe Department of Education has come out with the implementing guidelines on the grant of 3-step salary increase for teachers of Science and/or Mathematics in public schools to further improve their teaching of these major subjects.
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Occidental Mindoro pupils enjoy world connectivityA laptop for every pupil of Occidental Mindoro is now a looming possibility. Thanks to the mayor who dared to dream and the governor who is turning that dream into bigger reality.
Mayor Juan Sanchez of Lubang, Occidental Mindoro is a hands-on town executive who sees to it that the elementary school children in his municipality are equipped with the latest technology to improve learning. Thus, the “One Laptop Per Child” (OLPC) project was born to benefit Grade IV pupils of Lubang Central School and Maligaya Elementary School in 2010- becoming the first OLPC adoption in Southeast Asia. DepEd releases guidelines on selection of honor studentsThe Department of Education released new guidelines in choosing honor pupils and students from Grades 1 to 10 following the reforms introduced under the K to 12 Basic Education curriculum.
DepEd releases criteria in hiring kinder teachersThe Department of Education has released additional guidelines in the hiring of kindergarten teachers aimed at coming up with a standard in their selection and deployment in public schools nationwide.
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