DepEd rejects calls for academic break nationwide

An official of the Department of Education said that it cannot permit a nationwide “academic break” because the pandemic situation varies across the country.

“Hindi puwedeng sa buong bansa sasabihin [namin na] magkakaroon ng academic break kasi iba-iba naman ‘yong COVID situation,” Education Undersecretary Diosdado San Antonio said.

San Antonio reminded the public that schools can declare an “academic ease” based on their situation.

Within that break, deadlines for requirements can be moved or some items in learning modules can be made optional.

“Kung ano iyong sitwasyon sa Covid19 ay dapat may angkop na aksiyon ang ating mga principal, mga schools superintendent,” San Antonio said.

San Antonio added that if public schools choose to take a break, they have to make adjustments to meet the least number of school days for the academic year.