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NOW: DepEd holds press briefing, gives updates on limited face-to-face classes and education curriculum. | via @bnzmagsambol

@bnzmagsambol The DepEd says it is allowing limited face-to-face graduation rites for areas that are under Alert Levels 1 and 2. | via @bnzmagsambol rappler.com/nation/deped-e…

@bnzmagsambol DepEd Assistant Secretary for Curriculum and Instruction Alma Torio presents the department's proposal for limited in-person graduation ceremonies for basic education. | via @lystercarlota

@bnzmagsambol @lystercarlota DepEd reiterates that graduation rites should not be used to campaign for any political candidate. Invited guests should focus their messages on this year's graduation theme. | via @bnzmagsambol

@bnzmagsambol @lystercarlota Asec. Torio calls for 'strict compliance' on Prohibition of Electioneering and Partisan Political Activity during end-of-the-school-year (EOSY) rites. | via @lystercarlota

@bnzmagsambol @lystercarlota Limited face-to-face graduation rites for basic education to remain voluntary, virtual rites still an option, Asec. Torio says. | via @lystercarlota

@bnzmagsambol @lystercarlota LOOK: The DepEd's learning recovery plan framework. The department plans to achieve this by expanding implementation of limited face-to-face classes, identifying learning gaps, and profiling learners based on learning needs. | via @lystercarlota

@bnzmagsambol @lystercarlota DepEd is aware of students' social, emotional, and behavioral issues brought about by the pandemic, says its recovery is a priority. | via @lystercarlota

@bnzmagsambol @lystercarlota As of March 10, there are 6,122 schools in the country have started face-to-face classes. There are about 60,000 public and private schools in the country. | via @bnzmagsambol

@bnzmagsambol @lystercarlota Asec. Malcolm Garma says there have been 8,244 nominated schools for the expansion of in-person classes. Of these, 7,893 are public schools, 208 are private, and 143 are pending validation. | via @lystercarlota

@bnzmagsambol @lystercarlota LOOK: Breakdown of nominated schools for the expansion of limited face-to-face classes as of March 10. | via @lystercarlota

@bnzmagsambol @lystercarlota After experiencing technical difficulties, DepEd Sec. Leonor Briones addresses questions from the media. | via @lystercarlota

@bnzmagsambol @lystercarlota Will full face-to-face classes be implemented nationwide in light of dropping cases?

According to Sec. Briones, although efforts are at 'full-blast,' the new incoming set-up cannot return fully to face-to-face, blended learning to stay. | via @lystercarlota

@bnzmagsambol @lystercarlota Nationwide implementation of in-person classes depends on the directive of the President, Sec. Briones says. | via @lystercarlota

@bnzmagsambol @lystercarlota School calendar adjustments are dependent on COVID situation in each region, schedule to remain flexible despite an official school calendar according to Sec. Briones. | via @lystercarlota

@bnzmagsambol @lystercarlota Sec. Briones reiterates that the department will stay 'nimble' in anticipation of the uncertainty of the pandemic. | via @lystercarlota

@bnzmagsambol @lystercarlota To attend to the needs of private schools, Sec. Briones stressed the importance of a Private Education Office, says it is underway. | via @lystercarlota

@bnzmagsambol @lystercarlota No data yet on student migration from private to public schools, but Sec. Briones says alarming teacher migration must also be addressed. | via @lystercarlota

@bnzmagsambol @lystercarlota There is still no region where all schools are conducting limited face-to-face classes. A region is yet to accomplish 100% expansion of in-person education. | via @lystercarlota

@bnzmagsambol @lystercarlota What are DepEd's strategies to increase school participation in in-person classes?

Sec. Briones: We are working closely with the DOH.

Some 2 years into the pandemic, only 6,122 of the over 40,000 DepEd schools nationwide have begun limited face-to-face classes. | @lystercarlota

@bnzmagsambol @lystercarlota According to Sec. Briones, low numbers do not mean DepEd is slow nor lazy, but that the department is matching DOH directives. | via @lystercarlota

@bnzmagsambol @lystercarlota In response to criticism towards DepEd, Sec. Briones points out blended learning and technology-integration initiatives, says face-to-face is not the only option. | via @lystercarlota

@bnzmagsambol @lystercarlota On technologically-equipping students, blended learning over 'pure' face-to-face

Sec. Briones: 'Pag hindi natin masanay ang mga bata niyan, madedehado na naman sila.' | via @lystercarlota

@bnzmagsambol @lystercarlota Sec. Briones highlights the importance of LGU consent in in-person classes: 'Hindi nag-iisa ang Department (of Education) sa responsibilidad na ito.' | via @lystercarlota

@bnzmagsambol @lystercarlota Sec. Briones stressed student and teacher safety, says it is of utmost priority

'We have to balance the demands for safety and expectations of good health with the push for face-to-face.' | via @lystercarlota

@bnzmagsambol @lystercarlota According to DepEd Asec. Malaluan, preparations for the Philippine's participation in the Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) 2022 are underway. | via @lystercarlota

@bnzmagsambol @lystercarlota On work arrangements in light of expansion of in-person classes

Citing Memorandum Circular 96 from the Office of the President, Asec. Cabral says areas under Alert Level 1 to adhere to 100% onsite work, 80% and 60% for Alert Levels 2 and 3 respectively. | via @lystercarlota

@bnzmagsambol @lystercarlota Based on DepEd's pilot study, there were 0 instances of COVID infection among students participating in in-person classes. 'So far so good, but we are not complacent,' Sec. Briones says. | via @lystercarlota

@bnzmagsambol @lystercarlota During the progressive expansion of face-to-face classes so far, there have been 0 instances of COVID infection among the over 1 million learners from 6,122 participating schools. | via @lystercarlota