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Reading is more than just a school subject—it’s a lifelong foundation for learning, communication, and critical thinking. In the Philippines, two major assessment tools help educators gauge where learners are on their literacy journey: the CRLA Profiles for Key Stage 1 (Grades 1–3) and the Phil-IRI Profiles for Key Stages 2–3 (Grades 4–10) . Each of these tools defines reading profiles that reflect a learner’s ability to decode, understand, and respond to texts. While both aim to improve reading performance, they cater to different stages of cognitive and language development. Let’s examine their profile descriptions and understand how they guide effective reading instruction. 🧒 Key Stage 1 (CRLA): Early Reading Development Begins Here 🅰️ In the early grades , students are still forming the building blocks of reading —letter recognition, phonemic awareness, and basic comprehension. The CRLA (Comprehensive Reading Literacy Assessment) captures this phase through four distin...

 As schools prepare for a more data-informed school year , the Rapid Math Assessment (RMA) has become a cornerstone tool in tracking and strengthening the mathematics proficiency of Filipino learners. Whether you're handling Grade 6 End-of-School-Year (EOSY) assessments or mapping student readiness for Grades 7 to 10 , the Beginning-of-School-Year (BOSY) Score Sheet and School Summary downloads are vital instruments for success. 📌 What Is the RMA and Why Should Schools Use It? The Rapid Math Assessment (RMA) is a diagnostic tool used to evaluate core mathematical skills at the start and end of the academic year. While it may appear routine, its value lies in how it provides quick, reliable insights into a student’s mathematical foundation . For Key Stage 3 (Grades 7 to 10), this helps teachers detect learning gaps early and customize interventions. For Grade 6 EOSY , it ensures a smoother transition into high school by gauging cumulative understanding. According to ...

The Department of Education (DepEd) is rolling out a comprehensive and well-coordinated back-to-school plan this June 16 , welcoming around 27 million students across the country. This year’s opening is marked not only by a return to the June-to-March academic calendar but also by a major effort in infrastructure readiness , digital resource distribution , and tightened security measures . 🎓 Back to Traditional School Calendar: A Strategic Shift for Stability After years of experimenting with an adjusted academic calendar due to pandemic and weather-related disruptions, the DepEd has officially reverted to the June-to-March school year . According to President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. , this move aims to minimize the recurring losses in classroom learning due to typhoons and other natural disturbances that are more frequent during the rainy season, particularly from July to October. Education Secretary Sonny Angara , who recently took the helm of the department, emphasized the im...

As the School Year 2025–2026 kicks off on June 16 , the Department of Education (DepEd) faces one of its most formidable tests yet— accommodating 27.6 million enrollees in basic education while navigating a storm of longstanding shortages in teachers, classrooms, and educational resources. But instead of viewing these numbers as mere logistical challenges, they also reveal deeper, systemic issues in the country's education infrastructure that demand urgent and sustainable reforms. 🏫 A Ticking Time Bomb: Growing Student Population and Stagnant Facilities According to official figures from DepEd , enrollment projections include 15.42 million elementary pupils , 8.01 million junior high students , and 4.17 million in senior high . This steep rise underscores a demographic boom that the educational system seems unprepared for. What’s alarming is the deficit of 165,000 classrooms and a shortage of over 56,000 teachers , making it nearly impossible to provide equitable learning co...

The Department of Education (DepEd) has taken another bold step toward a more inclusive and learner-centered academic environment with the issuance of DepEd Order No. 017, s. 2025 . This new directive, which replaces the 2018 Basic Education Enrollment Policy , sharpens the focus on early registration as a vital tool not just for planning and projection , but also for access and inclusion . With the implementation slated for SY 2025–2026 , this policy introduces concrete changes that empower learners, schools, and communities through a streamlined, decentralized, and equity-driven enrollment framework . 🏫 What Makes DepEd’s Early Registration Policy Different in 2025? 💡 The revised enrollment policy does more than modify administrative protocol—it redefines how the government views access to basic education in the Philippines. According to DepEd’s official release , the updated policy now mandates that all types of learners , including out-of-school children, youth, and adu...

In a world that's rapidly evolving—digitally, socially, and culturally— Father’s Day 2025 is more than just a date. It’s an emotional checkpoint, a pause in the noise to celebrate the steady, guiding presence of fathers. While the official date for Father’s Day 2025 is June 15 , what matters more than the calendar is the deepening understanding of what it means to be a father today—and tomorrow. 📅 Father’s Day 2025: The Date & Its Global Variations 🌐 Father’s Day 2025 in the United States , Philippines , United Kingdom , and most countries falls on Sunday, June 15, 2025 . This date is fixed as the third Sunday of June every year, a tradition established in the U.S. in the early 20th century. However, according to the Encyclopedia Britannica , several countries celebrate it differently: Germany observes it on Ascension Day , while Thailand celebrates it on December 5 , coinciding with the birthday of the late King Bhumibol Adulyadej. This cultural flexibility reveals ...

In the evolving landscape of Philippine education, accurate data management plays a pivotal role in decision-making, resource allocation, and long-term planning. The National Inventory Day Data Collection system—launched to streamline data validation and submission—has emerged as a powerful tool in the Department of Education’s (DepEd) push for transparency, accountability, and operational efficiency in all public schools across the country. While some may view data gathering as a technical chore, the truth is that properly validated school data holds the key to solving systemic challenges in the sector. National Inventory Day (NID) isn’t just about spreadsheets and numbers—it’s about empowering schools to own their information and use it for change. CLICK HERE TO ACCESS NID DATA COLLECTION SYSYEM 🔐 A Seamless Login Experience via LIS Credentials 🧑‍💼 Unlike other platforms requiring new logins or separate sign-ups, the National Inventory Day Data Collection system uses the ...