Bill ending mother-tongue instruction OKd
THE Senate approved on July 23 a measure that seeks to discontinue the use of mother tongue as a medium of instruction in Kindergarten to Grade 3.
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American Film Institute Unveils Participants for Cinematography Intensive for Women
Jack Dunn The American Film Institute and Panavision have unveiled the participants for the 2024 Cinematography Intensive for Women, which takes place from July 27 to July 30 at the AFI Campus in Los Angeles. CIW is a tuition-free educational program designed to equip emerging cinematographers with hands-on training and mentorship to help advance their filmmaking careers. The program is emulated from the AFI Conservatory MFA curriculum, featuring masterclasses on cinematography fundamentals and discussions on navigating the industry as women, nonbinary and historically underrepresented filmmakers.
Mapua, Cisco launch first PH digital classrooms
MAPUA University and tech giant Cisco Philippines launched the «first truly digital classrooms» in the country, unveiling how artificial intelligence (AI)-led collaboration and connectivity tools will be leveraged to redefine the classroom experience for students beginning the academic year 2024-2025.
Angara signs teachers' career progression IRR
THE implementing rules and regulations (IRR) for Executive Order 174, mandating the expanded career progression system for public school teachers, were signed by representatives of the Department of Education and concerned agencies on Friday.
Class opening postponed for 738 Carina-hit schools
MANILA, Philippines — A total of 738 public schools from four regions will push back the start of classes from July 29 to a later date due to the impact of Typhoon Carina (international name: Gaemi) and the southwest monsoon, according to the Department of Education.
After 2-year delay, DepEd creates new teaching positions to expedite promotions
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Education has formalized the creation of new teaching positions to address bottlenecks in promoting public school teachers, finally implementing an executive order issued in 2022 that introduced the expanded career progression system.
Flood-damaged schools to defer class opening
MANILA, Philippines — Schools damaged by Typhoon Carina or still with numerous concerns to address might have to postpone the opening of classes on Monday, Education Secretary Sonny Angara said yesterday.
Advancing language development in preschool children through proper nutrition with Promil Gold
MANILA, Philippines — A mother’s concern over her child’s language difficulties goes beyond the surface level. Given the pivotal role of communication as the medium by which children learn when they are at school, she understands that issues such as speech delay and limited communication skills may impede optimal brain development.
House: 2025 budget in line with Marcos’ agenda
MANILA, Philippines — President Marcos can rest assured that next year’s national budget would be in line with the programs of the executive department, the chairman of the appropriations committee of the House of Representatives said yesterday.