DepEd updates measures to ensure schools’ readiness during calamities

DepEd updates class suspension guidelines to ensure learning continuity amid disasters

To strengthen the preparedness of schools for disasters and other emergencies, the Department of Education (DepEd) announced on Friday, Dec. 27, that it has updated measures to minimize the disruption of learning delivery.(DepEd file photo)In a statement, DepEd said that Order No. 022, s. 2024, has been issued, revising the guidelines on class and work suspensions in schools during typhoons and tropical cyclones, heavy rainfall and flooding, ear…

DepEd updates measures to ensure schools’ readiness during calamities

The Department of Education (DepEd) has updated its measures to strengthen the preparedness of schools for disasters and other emergencies.

Extreme heat, volcanic smog: DepEd orders schools to draft 'continuity plan' for all disasters

New in DepEd's guidelines: the creation of "learning continuity plans" across all schools, the mention of heat and air quality as reasons for class cancellations and the power given to school heads to declare class suspensions.