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Read more about the article DepEd sets school opening on August 24, concerns raised
BALIK ESKWELA. Pupils from Magallanes Elementary School line up as their teacher tours them inside the school premises on June 6, the second day of the opening of classes across the country. The opening of classes on June 5 is mar with the usual problems of insufficient number of classrooms, teachers, among others. (Robby Joy Salveron/davaotoday.com)

DepEd sets school opening on August 24, concerns raised

The Department of Education has announced that the incoming school year 2020-2021 will open on August 24 amidst issues of safety for students in the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic.

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Read more about the article NUSP calls for immediate actions to help students, families during COVID-19 lockdown

NUSP calls for immediate actions to help students, families during COVID-19 lockdown

As the country continues to face the Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) pandemic with a number of cities and provinces placed under enhanced community quarantine, an alliance of student councils called for the immediate termination of the current semester, instead of pushing through with online classes or extending the semester.

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Read more about the article K to 12 made PH students’ reading skills worse – ACT
FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL. A total of 2,732 students of Mintal Comprehensive High School in Barangay Mintal, Davao City line up for the first flag ceremony of the school year during the opening of classes on Monday, June 5. (Paulo C. Rizal/davaotoday.com)

K to 12 made PH students’ reading skills worse – ACT

The country's poor ranking in the recent Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) only validates the school problems that teachers have been raising.

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