News
Philippine Education News Round-up
(December 3-9, 2007)
Local News
DepEd cites Smart for schools program
(Inquirer.net 12/06/2007)
The Department of Education acknowledges Smart Communications Inc. for its Smart Schools Program.
DepEd prohibits forced collection of contributions in public schools
(Philippine Information Agency 12/07/2007 Jessie Valdez)
With Christmas celebrations nearing, DepEd strictly implements DepEd Order No. 16 which prohibits collection of miscellaneous fees and contributions from students.
Software group to expand teacher training program
(Inquirer.net 12/07/2007 Lawrence Casiraya)
The Philippine Software Industry Association trains teachers on new technologies like Java and open-source software.
ICT project launched at Compostela NHS
(Inquirer.net 12/05/2007)
The “21st Century Education for Compostela NHS” implemented by the US Peace Corps and DepEd seeks to integrate ICT in the curriculum.
Arroyo prods DepEd to arrest decline in English proficiency
(Inquirer.net 12/04/2007 Jerry Esplanada)
President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo urges DepEd to upgrade English instruction in public elementary and high schools nationwide.
3.67 million Filipino kids malnourished -- officials
(Inquirer.net 12/03/2007 Kristine Alave)
About a quarter of the total number of students in the elementary level are malnourished, say official of DepEd and DOH.
DepEd News
Updates
DepEd, GK build homes for teachers
DepEd to turn-over new classrooms cum evacuation centers in Bicol
DepEd lauds public school whiz kid of Jakarta math, science olympiad
DepEd supports Quiz Bee Foundation’s 28th National Quiz Bee
Memos
No. 480, s. 2007 National Schools Press Conference (NSPC) SY 2007-2008
No. 481, s. 2007 6th National Convention of Career Executive Service Officers and Eligibles on 05-07 December 2007
No. 482, s. 2007 National Education Week Celebration
No. 483, s. 2007 National Human Rights Awareness Week Celebration
(Published 10 December 2007, Smart Schools Program)
