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Revised Guidelines on Class and Work Suspension in Schools During Disasters and Emergencies

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...

🕰️ Mastering the Past Perfect Tense: Narrating Completed Actions Before Another in the Past 🧠

In English grammar, narrating past actions accurately is crucial for both written and spoken communication. Among the many verb tenses, the past perfect tense plays a unique role—it helps express actions that were completed before another action or point in the past. In this comprehensive guide, you'll learn how to identify, construct, and use the past perfect tense and past perfect continuous tense to enhance clarity and depth in your storytelling. 📘 Understanding the Past Perfect Tense The past perfect tense is formed using had + past participle of the main verb. This structure helps you describe the earlier of two actions that both occurred in the past. Example Sentences: The bell had rung when the students entered the room. The teacher had prepared her board work before the students arrived. In both examples, the past perfect action occurred first, followed by a simple past action . The past perfect tense creates a clear timeline, avoiding confusion abo...

🔤 Arriving at the Meanings of a Word through Affixes: Unlocking Language One Part at a Time 🔍

Understanding how words evolve is key to mastering any language. Root words , as you’ve learned in earlier lessons, are the foundation of many English vocabulary terms. These roots often originate from Latin , Greek , or other ancient tongues and carry a core meaning that survives across centuries. But roots rarely stay untouched. Over time, they are enhanced by affixes —word parts added to the beginning or end of a base word—that significantly alter their form and meaning . Let’s dive deeper into how affixes transform base words and help you derive meaning from even the most complex vocabulary. 🌱➡️🌳 🚀 What Are Affixes and Why Are They Important in Vocabulary Building? An affix is a meaningful word part that attaches to a base or root word. There are two main kinds of affixes: prefixes , which are added to the beginning of a word, and suffixes , which are attached at the end. These parts are not just grammatical accessories—they are essential tools for deducing the meaning...