Incoming high school freshmen to become Grade 7 next year

The Department of Education (DepEd) will implement the K+12 basic education program in academic year 2012-2013, starting with the conversion of first year high school to Grade 7.  … [Read more...]

School principal suspended for 3 months

CEBU CITY -- The Department of Education has suspended the principal of a public high school here for allegedly initiating cheating at the National Achievement Test (NAT) conducted last year. … [Read more...]

DepEd introduces innovation on school enrollment

ILOILO CITY, May 19 (PNA) - The City Division of Schools here is introducing innovation this coming school year to ease out congestion during enrollment in public schools. Dr. Erlinda Gencaya, city division superintendent, said the enrolment innovation would facilitate the automatic enrollment of Grade Two up to Grade Six and Second Year up to Fourth Year high school by posting the names of pupils in their respective school room. … [Read more...]

Schools readied for classes opening

Roxas City (9 May) -- School officials in Capiz are already readying all public elementary and high schools in the province for the opening of classes on June 10. Capiz Division Education Supervisor Salvador Ochavo, Jr., who is also the Brigada Eskwela coordinator of the Division here, disclosed that as early as February they have already organized the various committees as well as the preparation for said activity. … [Read more...]

Prioritize classroom shortage, solon urged

MANILA, May 2 (PNA) – A lawmaker has sought to prioritize the shortage of classrooms in public schools nationwide as a result of the significant increase in the transfer of students from private schools. … [Read more...]