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As the Strengthened Senior High School (SSHS) Curriculum enters its pilot implementation stage, the Department of Education has taken a vital step toward supporting administrators with a practical digital solution —the Teaching Load Simulator . While much of the attention has been placed on curriculum content and classroom delivery, this new tool zooms in on something equally essential: the fair and strategic distribution of teaching assignments . 🎯 Redefining School Management Through Digital Tools Unlike traditional scheduling templates or basic spreadsheets, the Teaching Load Simulator serves as an interactive planning assistant specifically designed for school heads. It simplifies the highly technical and time-consuming process of assigning teachers while accommodating the complex requirements of the new SSHS curriculum . According to a DepEd Bureau of Curriculum Development memorandum , the simulator aligns with the department’s goal of making the implementation of the SSHS...

In today's educational landscape, where literacy gaps are becoming more visible post-pandemic, teachers must be equipped with tools that are both diagnostic and instructional . One of the most powerful, yet often overlooked, tools is the Phil-IRI or Philippine Informal Reading Inventory . While widely used in elementary grades, there's an increasing shift to apply it effectively at the Junior High School (JHS) level. If you’re seeking to 📥 download Phil-IRI JHS materials , this guide not only shows you where to find them but also unpacks why they're vital in a JHS setting. 📚 Why Phil-IRI Still Matters in JHS 🔍 According to the Department of Education (DepEd) , the Phil-IRI is essential in gauging a student’s actual reading comprehension level . While some might argue that JHS students should have mastered basic reading already, the ground reality says otherwise. Many learners still read below grade level, and this has been compounded by learning loss during lock...

🎯 A Transformational Program: Diversity in Focus, Empowerment in Action 💡 The classroom of today must be a space where every student thrives , regardless of their background, ability, or circumstance. That's the heart behind the newest initiative from the National Educators Academy of the Philippines (NEAP) , in partnership with the Resource for Educators and Academic Professionals (REAP) and Thames International Business School . Their upcoming professional development program, “Teaching Without Limits: Embracing Diversity in the Classroom,” is more than just a training—it's a movement. Delivered online via Microsoft Teams , this initiative helps educators redefine teaching through inclusion , collaboration, and resilience. 🔗 Access the LINK for participant endorsement submission here: tinyurl.com/TWL-submission 📄 Endorsement Template LINK: tinyurl.com/TWL-Endorsetemplate 🗓️ Six Sessions, One Mission: Building Inclusive Learning Environments 🏫 This online serie...

In a bold step to advance both education and public health , the Philippine government officially launched the CLASS+ (Clinic for Learners’ Access to School-Health Service Plus) program during the 2025 school opening week . This national initiative provides free medical services to students and teachers in public schools, reinforcing the belief that quality learning begins with good health. 👩‍🏫👦 A Stronger Start in 2025: Merging Health and Learning Under CLASS+ According to Education Secretary Sonny Angara , President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. directed that the health of Filipino learners be made a top priority. Rolled out in the first week of classes in June 2025 , the CLASS+ program is a collaborative effort between the Department of Education (DepEd) , Department of Health (DOH) , PhilHealth , and local government units (LGUs) . This initiative transforms ordinary school clinics into access points for essential health services , where students and teach...

In the drive to strengthen reading proficiency among Filipino students, the Department of Education (DepEd) continues to implement the Philippine Informal Reading Inventory (PHIL-IRI) . The PHIL-IRI Grade 7–10 Group Screening Test and Pre-Test are essential components of this literacy monitoring program. But beyond viewing these as mere diagnostic tools, it's time we recognize their deeper role in shaping a responsive and inclusive learning environment. 📖 Reframing the Purpose of PHIL-IRI in Secondary Education Many educators see the PHIL-IRI Group Screening Test as a simple pre-assessment before diving into the school year. However, taking a different perspective reveals that it serves as a reflection of how our reading instruction aligns with learners' contexts . This test doesn't merely detect who can or cannot read—it unearths the gaps in vocabulary exposure , comprehension skills , and reading fluency that students have accumulated through the years. According...

As the Department of Education (DepEd) marks its 127th Founding Anniversary this June 24, 2025 , the celebration goes beyond institutional longevity. It is a recognition of enduring service, workplace transformation, and the unwavering dedication of its employees in building the nation’s academic foundations. This year's theme, “DepEd: Empowered Workforce, Transformed Education: Strengthening Service for Brighter Future” , sends a clear and powerful message—it’s not just about surviving 127 years, it’s about growing stronger through each one. The focus is now placed on empowering the workforce that serves as the engine behind educational development and innovation. 🌐 A Culture of Recognition and Engagement: The New Face of DepEd ✨ According to a 2024 report by the Civil Service Commission , the quality of public service is highly dependent on employee morale, well-being, and recognition. DepEd echoes this by underscoring the importance of nurturing a workplace culture that...

In its ongoing campaign to recover learning losses and improve foundational education, the Department of Education (DepEd) has launched a nationwide rollout of the Comprehensive Rapid Literacy Assessment (CRLA) . Teachers, school heads, and education leaders across all regions of the Philippines can now access region-specific CRLA materials , specially designed to measure and support learners’ reading proficiency from Grades 1 to 10. This initiative is a pivotal part of DepEd’s Learning Recovery and Continuity Plan (LRCP) and represents a large-scale effort to promote standardized yet contextualized literacy assessments across the archipelago. 📘 What is the Comprehensive Rapid Literacy Assessment (CRLA)? The CRLA , or Comprehensive Rapid Literacy Assessment , is a diagnostic tool developed by DepEd to quickly and reliably assess key areas of early literacy such as phonological awareness, vocabulary, fluency , and reading comprehension . Unlike conventional assessments, the ...