The Department of Education (DepEd) is expected to submit its position on the proposal to suspend the regular school schedule for 8 weeks to 12 weeks to implement a learning recovery program.
The Second Congressional Commission on Education (EDCOM II), during a House Committee on Basic Education and Culture hearing on Monday, said DepEd welcomes House Resolution No. 1805, which aims to improve the literacy and numeracy competencies of K to 12 learners.
“We [at DepEd] welcome the resolution, your Honor. We spoke about this with the Secretary and the ExeCom. The whole DepEd is open to working with you [Congress] and EDCOM on thinking about how to operationalize this resolution,” DepEd Undersecretary Gina Gonong, quoted by GMA News, said.
EDCOM 2 Commissioners Rep. Roman Romulo and Rep. Jose Francisco “Kiko” Benitez filed House Resolution No. 1805, that seeks to suspend the regular academic program for eight to 12 weeks to give way to implementing an effective learning recovery program after sufficient preparations by the DepEd.
During the hearing, the commission said DepEd vowed to lead and coordinate with them on setting “realistic targets for the possible implementation of the proposed resolution,” including ensuring proper assessments of learners needing the remediation.
