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Read more about the latest discussions, proceedings, and developments at the Second Congressional Commission on Education (EDCOM II).
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DepEd pressed to consolidate and streamline programs for effective learning recovery
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Read more → : DepEd pressed to consolidate and streamline programs for effective learning recoveryChallenges to the implementation of the National Learning Recovery Program (NLRP) have been uncovered during the hearing of the Senate Committee on Basic Education. EDCOM 2 Co-Chairperson Sherwin Gatchalian, citing data showing the percentage of students with little to none proficiency in literacy and numeracy, implored the Department of Education (DepEd) to consolidate all of…
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Local gov’ts key to addressing nutrition crisis – Gatchalian
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Read more → : Local gov’ts key to addressing nutrition crisis – GatchalianThe Second Congressional Commission on Education (EDCOM 2), together with DOH Secretary Teodoro Herbosa, Undersecretary Gloria J. Balboa, National Nutrition Council Executive Director Azucena Dayanghirang, and DILG Bureau of Local Government Director Anna Liza Bonagua, gathered to discuss pressing challenges in early childhood care and development (ECCD) programs, particularly on the issue on nutrition. A…
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To improve PISA performance, go back to basics, focus on learners’ “foundational skills” – World Bank
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Read more → : To improve PISA performance, go back to basics, focus on learners’ “foundational skills” – World BankThe Second Congressional Commission on Education (EDCOM 2), along with the World Bank Philippine Country office and the Philippine Institute for Development Studies organized the International Large-Scale Assessments (ILSAs) Online Symposium on September 9, 2024 to discuss how International Large Scale Assessments can be used in driving education reforms that would respond to the needs…
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Edtech, digital push in schools difficult without computers, electricity – EDCOM 2
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Read more → : Edtech, digital push in schools difficult without computers, electricity – EDCOM 2Commissioners of the Second Congressional Commission on Education (EDCOM 2) raised issues in digitalization and electrification of classrooms during the budget hearing of the Department of Education yesterday, September 10. EDCOM 2 data showed that there are 1,755 sites that still need electricity. Based on the 2024 General Appropriations Act, 273 sites were targeted for…
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Eight-week long learning recovery plan to begin this school year, to focus on math, reading, science – DepEd
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Read more → : Eight-week long learning recovery plan to begin this school year, to focus on math, reading, science – DepEdOn August 29, 2024, the House Committee on Basic Education adopted House Resolution 1805, calling on the Department of Education (DepEd) to suspend its regular academic program in favor of an eight to twelve-week literacy and numeracy recovery initiative. DepEd Undersecretary for Curriculum and Teaching Gina Gonong presented the department’s plan, which includes a special science program…
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Seeking to boost teacher education, EDCOM 2 partners with PNU to tackle issues in quality, content knowledge
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Read more → : Seeking to boost teacher education, EDCOM 2 partners with PNU to tackle issues in quality, content knowledgeReiterating its commitment to improving the state of teacher education in the country, the Second Congressional Commission on Education (EDCOM 2) cemented a partnership with the Philippine Normal University (PNU) in a signing ceremony held on August 27, 2024. “We need to see our teachers as our collaborators in reforming our education system. The reforms…
