`DepEd`

Half of Grades 1-3 Students Lack Proficient Reading Skills

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The Department of Education’s assessment shows that about half of all students in Grades 1 to 3 do not have proficient reading skills by the end of School Year 2025-2026. This matters for Quezon City families and educators because it highlights a significant literacy gap that may affect local schools and calls for targeted reading interventions. The assessment was conducted by the Department of Education for School Year 2025-2026, covering students in Grades 1 to 3. No specific dates or venues were provided in the report.

DepEd to Teach Grade 8 Students Proper Condom Use Under RH Law

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DepEd Secretary Sonny Angara confirmed that the proper use of contraceptives, including condoms, will be taught to Grade 8 students. The announcement came during a House budget hearing after Akbayan Rep. Perci Cendaña asked when the Reproductive Health Law’s condom instruction would begin. This policy directly affects Quezon City families with teenagers, as schools will now provide age-appropriate instruction on contraception. It comes amid rising adolescent pregnancy and HIV cases, making the lessons a practical health intervention for young people. The instruction will be delivered to Grade 8 students, typically ages 13 to 14, as part of DepEd’s comprehensive sexuality education (CSE) curriculum. Parents may contact their child’s school for specific lesson schedules and materials, since the rollout is integrated into existing subjects such as MAPEH, Science, and Edukasyon sa Pagpapakatao.

DepEd Introduces New Four-Level Class Suspension Framework

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The Department of Education (DepEd) has introduced a new four-level framework to guide schools on the appropriate learning mode during emergencies and class suspensions. This policy, applicable to all schools including those in Quezon City, will take effect starting June 2026. This framework directly impacts all local students and their families in Quezon City by standardizing how schools respond to emergencies, ensuring learning continuity and clearer communication during events like typhoons or other crises. It provides a predictable structure that can reduce confusion for parents and educators. The new framework categorizes emergencies into four distinct levels, each with prescribed learning modes such as asynchronous learning, limited synchronous sessions, or full suspension. Parents and students should monitor official DepEd and local government announcements for the specific alert level and corresponding learning mode.

DSWD and DepEd warn of fake online links for student aid programs

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The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) and the Department of Education (DepEd) have issued a joint advisory warning the public about fraudulent online links claiming to offer registration for their educational assistance programs. This is a critical warning for Quezon City residents, as these scams target families seeking financial aid for education, potentially … Read more