Overworked and Undervalued: The Harsh Reality of Non-Teaching Staff in DepEd Schools
Non-teaching personnel in DepEd schools are overwhelmed by new workloads due to DepEd Order No. 2 s. 2024. Learn about their struggles and what needs to change.
Non-teaching personnel in DepEd schools are overwhelmed by new workloads due to DepEd Order No. 2 s. 2024. Learn about their struggles and what needs to change.
Great news for public school teachers! DepEd is set to reduce teachers’ paperwork by 57%, cutting down the forms from 174 to only five. This move aims to help teachers focus on teaching, improve education quality, and lessen stress. Learn how this reform will benefit teachers and students alike.
DepEd reminds schools: Keep politics out of graduation! Focus on students’ achievements and ensure ceremonies remain special and free from political influence.
DepEd will hire 7,062 administrative staff to handle clerical tasks in public schools, allowing teachers to focus on teaching. This move follows President Marcos Jr.’s directive to improve education quality by reducing non-teaching duties.
DepEd is set to deploy 15,000 qualified teachers as school principals to address the shortage of school leaders in the Philippines. This move aims to improve school management, support teachers, and enhance student learning. Additionally, DepEd will release interim guidelines to ensure principals assigned to offices return to their schools. With stronger leadership, schools can provide better education and a brighter future for students nationwide.
DepEd faces challenges after US President Donald Trump reduced USAID funding, affecting four education programs. The department is now searching for new funding and partners to continue its initiatives.
DepEd is set to implement a one principal-one school policy to address the shortage of school heads in over 24,000 public schools. The plan includes promoting qualified teachers, redistributing principals to underserved areas, and decentralizing the principal qualifying exam to improve accessibility. This move aims to strengthen school leadership, enhance teacher performance, and improve student learning outcomes across the country.
DepEd will release the historic Php 20,000 Service Recognition Incentive (SRI) for teaching and non-teaching personnel starting December 20, 2024.
President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. has directed the DBM and DepEd to increase the Service Recognition Incentive (SRI) for public school teachers from ₱18,000 to ₱20,000. This move, benefiting over 1 million DepEd personnel, aims to boost teacher morale and highlight their critical role in shaping Filipino learners’ futures. Further updates on the implementation timeline are expected soon.
Teachers’ groups are calling for Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment over alleged misuse of confidential funds, urging Congress to act swiftly on corruption claims and prioritize accountability.