Teachers reiterate demands for reopening of schools
“We want to hear and see how President Marcos Jr. will address [the] classroom and teacher shortages."
Teachers reiterate demands for reopening of schools
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‘Student denied of enrollment is a volunteer teacher who taught Makati’s poor’
‘Student denied of enrollment is a volunteer teacher who taught Makati’s poor’
The student activist who was denied of enrollment after her university accused her of being a recruiter for "terrorist groups" has volunteered to teach Makati City’s urban poor during the pandemic.
Academics call for defense of historical truth, academic freedom
Academics call for defense of historical truth, academic freedom
“We want to bring out a strong statement in defense of historical truth against the unrelenting efforts to revise the historical record of plunder and human rights violations during Martial Law and the entire Marcos era. We also commit ourselves to defend the exercise of academic freedom, resist all forms of censorship such as book-banning, and oppose all attempts at red-tagging."
Teachers’ group rejects Sara Duterte as education secretary
Teachers’ group rejects Sara Duterte as education secretary
“Sara Duterte has no recognition of these problems, which also worsened under her father’s rule, and has no track record in addressing these. How then can she resolve these crises?”
PUP students decry ‘hell semester’ as admin lifts academic ease
PUP students decry ‘hell semester’ as admin lifts academic ease
During the pandemic, students faced difficulties with distance learning, citing lack of gadgets, slow internet connection, and lack of conducive environment to study, to name a few. There were also students who were forced to work on the side to make ends meet for their families.
‘Red-tagging of bookstores, an attack on academic freedom, critical thinking’ – teachers
‘Red-tagging of bookstores, an attack on academic freedom, critical thinking’ – teachers
Progressive educators decried the red-tagging of two bookstores, saying that this is another unmistakable attack on academic freedom and critical thinking.
Teachers group calls for enough funding for face-to-face classes
Teachers group calls for enough funding for face-to-face classes
Alliance of Concerned Teachers said that based on their interviews with the teachers and school heads, schools have not received any additional budget to fund the requirements set by the DepEd and the Department of Health (DOH) to qualify for the limited in-person learning.
Kabataan Partylist and youth representation under the Duterte presidency
Kabataan Partylist and youth representation under the Duterte presidency
Standing on the stage, looking at the crowd in front of her, Kabataan Partylist Sarah Elago asked, “Am I too young to change the world?”
Student leader Jandeil Roperos wants free, accessible education
Student leader Jandeil Roperos wants free, accessible education
Student rights defender, transwoman, and scientist Jandeil Roperos has accepted the challenge as the third nominee of Kabataan Partylist in order to amplify the call for free and accessible education for all.
Teachers, students ask for academic break amid surge in COVID-19 cases
Teachers, students ask for academic break amid surge in COVID-19 cases
The Department of Education is being urged to implement an academic health break for both teachers and students in areas where there is a surge in COVID-19 cases.
‘3 of 4 students not learning necessary skills under distance learning’
‘3 of 4 students not learning necessary skills under distance learning’
Three out of four students believe that they are not obtaining necessary skills under distance learning.
Filipino students demand compassion, safe return of face-to-face classes
Filipino students demand compassion, safe return of face-to-face classes
Even as he anticipated the difficulties he would face due to distance learning, a student leader still took it upon himself to continue working amid the pandemic and support his family in these uncertain times.
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Gov’t told to fund safe return of face-to-face classes
Gov’t told to fund safe return of face-to-face classes
Teachers and youth groups urged the Philippine government to build public confidence and fund the safe return of face-to-face classes, following reports of the reduced number of schools that will be participating in the pilot run.
‘Purging of books is an attack on academic freedom’
‘Purging of books is an attack on academic freedom’
“Instead of providing a space for students to think for themselves, universities under the pressure of the NTF-ELCAC surrender the right to read hence giving way to the government’s anti-communist hysteria.”
On World Teacher’s Day, re-election sought for partylist upholding teachers’ rights and welfare
On World Teacher’s Day, re-election sought for partylist upholding teachers’ rights and welfare
ACT Teachers Partylist filed today their candidacy papers as they seek re-election in the partylist elections next year in their bid to continue their fight for the rights and welfare of Filipino teachers.
Teachers, students call for #LigtasNaBalikPaaralan on reopening of classes
Teachers, students call for #LigtasNaBalikPaaralan on reopening of classes
“Where is the plan for the safe return of classes for teachers and students? To say that there is a ‘victory’, the facilities should be adequate and safe, all children can go to school, and they are able to receive a good quality of education.”
Teachers assail lack of support in 2022 proposed budget
Teachers assail lack of support in 2022 proposed budget
Without the proper devices, teachers run the risk of being interrupted when her device would die out on her in the middle of a discussion, or the students might miss important points because of choppy lines, delayed audio, garbled sounds, and other connectivity issues.
Private school teachers struggle amid the pandemic
Private school teachers struggle amid the pandemic
Private schools have been hit hard during the onslaught of the COVID-19 pandemic in the country, with a 50-percent decline in its enrollees for school year 2020-2021, according to the Department of Education (DepEd).
Apart from World Teachers Day incentive, public school teachers need salary increase, easing of workload
Apart from World Teachers Day incentive, public school teachers need salary increase, easing of workload
At least 900,000 public school teachers are set to receive the P1,000 ($20) incentive on World Teacher’s Day, Oct. 5, in recognition of their vital role in educating Filipino students, especially during the pandemic.
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