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In recent weeks, teachers have shared their frustrations online about their students’ lack of enthusiasm for reading. Our international standardized test scores have dropped once again. The National Readership Survey reveals that while Filipinos have a positive attitude toward reading,…
In this Lalani of the Distant Sea book review, we explore Erin Entrada Kelly’s captivating novel that plunges readers into a world of danger and bravery. The story centers on twelve-year-old Lalani Sarita, who is thrust into an epic quest…
President Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos Jr. has directed his new Education Secretary, Harvard Law-educated Juan Edgardo “Sonny” Angara, to emphasize the fundamental aspects of basic education. This directive underscores a renewed focus on the 3Rs of basic education—reading, writing, and arithmetic.…
“Admittedly, it’s a failure.” These words from an elementary educator in Quezon province echo earlier criticisms from a high school teacher in Marinduque. They argue that the K-12 program of the Department of Education (DepEd) has not proven beneficial to…
Senator Sherwin Gatchalian on Monday emphasized the urgent need for significant educational reforms in the Philippines. His call for change follows an international study that revealed Filipino students’ low scores in creative thinking. This study, part of the newly introduced…
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Education (DepEd) will launch a new weekly initiative on Friday aimed at addressing the declining reading comprehension skills among students. The program, dubbed “Catch Up Fridays,” will require teachers to dedicate half of their…
CEBU CITY – On Thursday, Shalaine Marie Lucero, the regional director of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) in Central Visayas (DSWD-7), underscored the critical role of community involvement in the success of the national tutoring program “Tara,…
Gimo Jr. and the Aswang Clan by Andrew Jalbuena Pasaporte is a compelling young adult novel that seamlessly blends elements of Philippine folklore with the contemporary lives of its young characters. This book offers a unique twist on the typical…
It only takes about two to almost three months of learning loss in the 2023-2024 School year, and that is a manifestation of a much bigger issue. Being a vice chairperson of the Alliance of Concerned Teachers (ACT), Jonathan Geronimo…
The stars of the show “My Guardian Alien” have recently taken the noble step of donating a set of the children’s favorite bestsellers to a mall library. This noble act is a part of the larger strategy to ensure that…
