Great news for DepEd teachers and students! The Department of Education (DepEd) has partnered with Microsoft to provide everyone with access to Microsoft 365 , a powerful suite of tools designed to enhance collaboration, learning, and productivity. Access the DepEd activation page here: https://aka.ms/DepEdM365ActivationKit This is fantastic news for anyone involved in the Philippine education system. Let's explore what Microsoft 365 offers and how you can activate your free account in just three easy steps! Unlocking a World of Collaboration and Productivity With Microsoft 365, you'll gain access to a variety of applications and features that will revolutionize the way you work and learn. Here's just a glimpse of what you can expect: Essential productivity tools: Download and install familiar applications like Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel directly onto your devices. These go-to programs will empower you to create documents, presentations, and spreadsheets with e...
📚 🚨 The Hidden Crisis in Philippine Education: Millions Graduate Without Understanding What They Read 🚨
In 2024, a disturbing revelation emerged from the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) : 5.58 million high school graduates in the Philippines—many of whom finished junior or senior high school — lack basic comprehension skills . While they can read and write, they cannot grasp the meaning of what they read. This issue is more than a statistic; it's a signal of a deeper problem within the country’s educational system . 📉 Unmasking Functional Illiteracy in High School Graduates While the word “graduate” typically suggests someone is equipped with adequate academic skills, the PSA’s findings paint a different picture. These 5.58 million Filipinos , aged 10 to 64, have received diplomas but remain functionally illiterate —they struggle with reading comprehension , even if they can recognize words and write them down. Functional illiteracy is not about the inability to read letters or form words. It’s about the inability to understand and use information. These individuals ca...