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Free internet access for DepEd Commons for homeschool-based learning

DepEd is finding a way to grant free internet access to students using the distance learning platform. Free internet access for students With the community lockdown still in effect in most cities in the Philippines, the Department of Education (DepEd), introduced distance learning in order to continue educating students amid the COVID-19 crisis. The concern […]

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Private school teachers hoping to get financial aid amid COVID-19 crisis

The Department of Education is finding ways to include private school teachers in the government’s financial assistance. Looking after private school teachers The Department of Education (DepEd) is seeking help from its co-government agency the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) in handing out a cash assistance program for private school teachers included in the […]

Education inequality around the world magnified by COVID-19 Social Issues

Education inequality around the world magnified by COVID-19

The COVID-19 catastrophe has drawn attention to the unacceptable levels of education inequality across the globe. More and more children continue to suffer at the hands of circumstances beyond their control and understanding.  Armed conflicts, unexpected displacements, and climate change-driven disasters have highlighted the education inequality of over 75 million children and youth across the […]