DepEd to LGUs: Avoid unnecessary cancellation of classes

To boost the recovery of learning in the country, the Department of Education (DepEd) on Friday, Oct. 28, asked local government units (LGUs) to avoid the unnecessary suspension of classes.

Classes should be suspended only during public emergencies, severe weather disturbances and calamities… The agency aims to not only bring learners back to school, but also institute measures to maximize learning recovery,

DepEd said in a statement.

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DepEd spokesperson Michael Poa said the agency is against unnecessary cancellation of classes and the use of schools as billeting areas for events that are not related to the curriculum.

Avoiding unnecessary cancellation of classes and the use of schools as billeting areas for events unrelated to the curriculum allows uninterrupted class sessions for learners and helps teachers avoid unnecessary make-up classes,

DepEd added.