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...
The Department of Education (DepEd) , through DepEd Order No. 45, s. 2002 , emphasized a bold vision over two decades ago: that every child should be a successful reader by the end of Grade III . This was a key component of the 2002 Basic Education Curriculum (BEC) , asserting that literacy is non-negotiable —a fundamental right of every Filipino learner. The order mandated schools to take decisive action: identify struggling readers, deliver customized interventions , and develop strong School-Based Reading Programs (SBRPs) . More than policy, it was a commitment to nurturing a generation of readers, thinkers, and lifelong learners. π The “Every Child A Reader” Policy: A Noble Vision with Lingering Gaps ❤️ The guiding policy, "Every Child A Reader" , officially began in School Year 2002–2003 . Since then, thousands of schools nationwide have implemented various literacy interventions , with teachers and school heads working tirelessly to raise reading proficiency. Howev...