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.
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.
Many Grade 10 students in the Philippines struggle with reading due to issues like “mass promotion” and lack of support. Learn what’s behind this crisis.
DepEd Secretary Sonny Angara revealed that P500 billion is needed to implement a proposed P15,000 salary increase for over 800,000 teachers. Despite financial challenges, Angara emphasized the government’s commitment to improving teachers’ compensation in the coming years.
DepEd is facing a teacher shortage as thousands leave yearly due to retirement, better opportunities abroad, and limited career growth. Despite salary increases and hiring efforts, filling vacancies remains slow, and reforms are needed to address the growing educator gap.
For SY 2024-2025, classroom observation linked to the Result-Based Performance Management System (RPMS) has been suspended. However, schools will continue to observe teachers for the purpose of providing technical assistance, ensuring teachers still receive guidance and support in improving their classroom practices.