MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Education (DepEd) is eyeing to extend the school year and shortening the summer break of students, Secretary Leonor Briones said Thursday.
While DepEd is considering the students’ call for academic ease, Briones also pointed out that learners already had a six-month break due to the deferment of the opening of classes.
“Pinagusapan namin yan kahapon dahil ang demand ng mga bata ay yung sinasabi nilang academic ease. Ito, related ito sa mga requirements sa klase, sa mga homework, etc. Kaya ang tanong ko sa mga opisyal ko, if we extend the vacation, will it make their assignments easier?” Briones said in an online Palace briefing.
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