DepEd Ordered to Consult Stakeholders on Trimester

What are the concerns about DepEd’s proposed trimester school year?

The Department of Education (DepEd) has proposed changing the school year system, in hopes of improving the welfare of both teachers and learners. The plan was met with both concern and welcome from education stakeholders. Education Secretary Sonny Angara earlier said they are looking into shifting the school year 2026–2027 into a trimester system from the current four-quarter system to allow “longer and more flexible” instructional periods and …

DepEd ordered to consult stakeholders on trimester

Malacañang yesterday backed calls for extensive consultations with stakeholders on the Department of Education proposal to shift to a trimester system starting next school year.

Palace: Proposed trimester system requires further studies, public consultations

Malacañang on Monday said it would be better if public consultations would be made on the plan to implement a trimester system for the incoming school year 2026-2027.