#UndoingDuterte | World Bank educ report proves government abandonment
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A win against state terror | Charges vs. teacher who joked about Duterte dropped for 3rd time
A win against state terror | Charges vs. teacher who joked about Duterte dropped for 3rd time
A progressive teachers' group hailed the decision of an Olongapo City prosecutor, saying this is a win against state terror.
Solon condemns demolition of Lumad school in Bukidnon
Solon condemns demolition of Lumad school in Bukidnon
“Despite the government's unpreparedness for a safe return to school in this pandemic, the government continues to undermine the state of education by intensifying militarization in indigenous communities and schools."
Lawmakers push for P10K student subsidy in times of emergencies, crises
Lawmakers push for P10K student subsidy in times of emergencies, crises
“While the country is in an economic crisis, public funds must be used primarily for basic social services, including education.”
Who’s confused? | Students, teachers up in arms over government’s ‘no face-to-face classes’ scenario
Who’s confused? | Students, teachers up in arms over government’s ‘no face-to-face classes’ scenario
“It is the youth that has been victimized from this failed flexible learning. Yet, they are being called ‘confused’ for the struggles they have to contend with.”
Advocates propose over P120-B allocation for education under Bayanihan 3
Advocates propose over P120-B allocation for education under Bayanihan 3
"The police and military were first to get salary increases, while teachers are forced to make-do with their meager salaries."
Public school teachers work longer without enough support – survey
Public school teachers work longer without enough support – survey
The Alliance of Concerned Teachers called on President Duterte to urgently address “the serious welfare issues of public school teachers that erode their capacities, health, and morale, and put education continuity in jeopardy.”
What makes The Accord* special?
What makes The Accord* special?
Those activists taught us how to expand, how to imagine the world with compassion, a sense of mission and commitment, freely, creatively and scientifically. None of our goals end when our personal ambitions shatter. There is a bigger picture to this accord and even to the so-called student power that made it possible.
UP community unites in defending academic freedom
UP community unites in defending academic freedom
“I must express our grave concern over this abrogation, as it is totally unnecessary and unwarranted, and may result in worsening rather than improving relations between our institutions, and detract from our common desire for peace, justice, and freedom in our society.” - UP President Danilo L. Concepcion
Students strike to demand proper aid for typhoon victims, hold the Duterte administration accountable for negligence
Students strike to demand proper aid for typhoon victims, hold the Duterte administration accountable for negligence
"National government officials must act now or step down from their positions. No compromises."
Teachers urge DepEd to help Bicol, resolve problems in distance learning
Teachers urge DepEd to help Bicol, resolve problems in distance learning
“The multitude of problems plaguing distance learning since its conception to its implementation has not been addressed by Secretary Briones and the rest of this administration. It's enraging to hear her gloat now about some survey while our calls and cries have been largely ignored."
Teachers blast DepEd’s insufficient materials for blended learning
Teachers blast DepEd’s insufficient materials for blended learning
“All these mean longer work hours, sleepless nights, no-weekends for teachers, and that’s only for one modality.”
Mother, teacher, lawmaker | France Castro finds time to help son’s distance learning
Mother, teacher, lawmaker | France Castro finds time to help son’s distance learning
Last week, Bulatlat’s very own Martin’s Purrspective came up with a comic strip on how students, mothers, and teachers are faring on the first week of the ongoing distance learning. But what happens when the mother is also a teacher and a lawmaker batting for the rights of Filipino students and teachers?
On World Teachers’ Day, groups call for higher education budget
On World Teachers’ Day, groups call for higher education budget
It is the Duterte administration's responsibility to provide these basic demands for enough learning modules per student, available gadgets and laptops for both student and teachers for online classes, adequate health measures are in place to ensure health safety for both teacher and student, and sufficient teaching expenses allowances for our teachers in this new normal for education."
Students with special needs being left behind in distance learning
Students with special needs being left behind in distance learning
The learning modalities recommended by the education department are not suitable to students with special needs.
IN-DEPTH: Public education sector, neglected even more in the time of pandemic
IN-DEPTH: Public education sector, neglected even more in the time of pandemic
With the pandemic still raging on, the crisis in the Philippine educational system has been further exposed. Instead of addressing the concerns of the education sector, the Duterte administration has chosen to neglect it even more by not providing enough budget for distance learning.
No sufficient budget for distance learning
No sufficient budget for distance learning
“This is an injudicious handling of the people’s coffers, seeing as how the state’s insufficient funding will further deprive millions their constitutionally granted right to accessible and quality education, while education workers will be subjected to unsafe working conditions and forced to again make up for shortages.”
Not enough protection and care for teachers amid the pandemic
Not enough protection and care for teachers amid the pandemic
Public school teachers spend for their basic protection such as alcohol, face masks, face shields and gloves. The Department of Education admitted that there is no budget allocated for the hospitalization of teachers who will be infected by the virus.
Education department urged to hold consultation with stakeholders, address concerns
Education department urged to hold consultation with stakeholders, address concerns
The groups said that such decision is an "affirmation that the agency is indeed unprepared for this school year’s blended learning.”
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