Classroom Shortages, Bullying Flagged as Classes Resume

Chicago's Nearly Empty Schools

Declining school enrollment has left 30% of Chicago public schools at least half-empty. The city's failure to address this problem has come at a high cost to the district - and its students.

Marcos: Gov't monitoring bullying cases amid opening of classes

President Ferdinand ''Bongbong'' Marcos Jr. said Monday the government is focused on addressing bullying incidents amid the opening of classes for School Year 2025-2026.

Classroom shortages, bullying flagged as classes resume

As over 27 million students head back to school, education officials face mounting pressure to address chronic classroom shortages and a disturbing rise in bullying and mental health concerns, a senator said.

Letter: Bullying is a nationwide plague

Regarding the recent death of a local teenager as a result of bullying, though tragic, occurs throughout our country at an alarming rate. Public school educators need to look for the warning signs of suicide, and although no teenager will…

Marcos vows action on bullying, internet access as classes open nationwide

President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. on Monday said the government is prioritizing efforts to address bullying—both online and on campus—amid the opening of classes for School Year 2025–2026. Speaking during a visit to Epifanio Delos Santos Elementary School, Marcos emphasized how bullying has become a serious mental health issue for students. “We are closely monitoring …