On December 23, 2024, the Department of Education (DepEd) issued DepEd Order No. 022, s. 2024 , providing comprehensive guidelines for class and work suspension during disasters and emergencies. This order reaffirms DepEd’s commitment to ensuring the safety and well-being of learners, teachers, and personnel while emphasizing the importance of learning continuity during such events. Key Highlights of DepEd Order No. 022, s. 2024 1. Rationale DepEd upholds its dual mandate of safeguarding the welfare of learners and personnel while maintaining academic continuity. This policy recognizes: The vulnerability of disaster-prone areas. The necessity of adopting flexible learning modalities, such as modular or online learning, during in-person class suspensions. The importance of balancing safety and academic progress. 2. Scope The guidelines are mandatory for: All public schools. DepEd-operated Community Learning Centers under the Alternative Learning System (ALS). Private schools and educati...
🏫 Monitoring and Reporting: The Backbone of School Preparedness The success of Brigada Eskwela 2025 —the Department of Education’s (DepEd) annual initiative to prepare public schools for the incoming academic year—relies heavily on systematic monitoring and accurate reporting . These mechanisms are crucial in ensuring that every public school is not only physically ready but also organizationally equipped to deliver quality education. Under the DepEd's directive, the offices and personnel assigned in Section V (Roles and Responsibilities) are accountable for monitoring the implementation progress of their respective local schools. More importantly, the DepEd Central Office , through the Policy and Planning Service in collaboration with the External Partnership Service , oversees the entire process by evaluating the readiness data submitted by schools nationwide. This synchronized evaluation approach strengthens accountability, fosters local initiative, and aligns school read...