The DepEd sees a “small reduction” in the number of enrollees for School Year 2020 to 2021 based on its initial projection as the threat of the coronavirus disease persists ahead of the opening of classes on August 24. | CGonzalesINQ
a date set by DepEd based on consultations with various stakeholders and a survey involving around 700,000 respondents.
Briones, however, earlier said that classes might be done virtually in some areas. DepEd is also preparing to implement alternative learning systems, such as online learning and offline methods like take-home readings and activities. Earlier, President Rodrigo Duterte said he would not allow physical classes unless a vaccine against the coronavirus disease is made available to the public.“Unless I am sure that they are really safe, it’s useless to be talking about the opening of classes. Para sa akin, bakuna muna . Kapag nandyan ‘yung bakuna, okay na ,” he also said.this, saying Duterte was only referring to face-to-face classes in areas that would remain under community quarantine.
Briones likewise said there is no conflict between the position of DepEd and that of the President since Duterte was only referring to face-to-face classes.“Kami sa DepEd din, sinasabi namin na hindi natin papayagan ‘yung physical at face-to-face na paghold ng classes sa mga lugar na hindi lamang peligroso kundi also hindi makakasunod sa mga standards ng Department of Health ,” she said.
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