Teachers and Lawmakers Question Trimester Plan as DepEd Responds
DEPED – The Department of Education (DepEd) addressed mounting concerns from teachers and lawmakers regarding its proposed Trimester System.
The Department of Education has issued a statement expressing its understanding of the concerns raised by teachers, stakeholders, and lawmakers regarding the proposed Trimester System.
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“The Department of Education (DepEd) acknowledges the concerns raised by our legislators, teachers, and stakeholders,”
the statement began.
DepEd further explained that the issues being raised are valid and part of broader systemic challenges that the department continues to address.
“We take these views seriously as we acknowledge that structural reform and systemic issues, such as classroom shortage and teacher welfare, are not mutually exclusive.”
The agency clarified that the Trimester System is still in the proposal stage and that no final decision has been made. According to DepEd, consultations are currently ongoing to ensure that all perspectives are carefully considered before any policy shift is finalized.
“The trimester system remains a proposal, and no final decision has been made. DepEd is actively conducting consultations and will continue engaging education officials and stakeholders in the coming days to ensure that all voices are heard and considered,”
the agency stated.
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In defending the proposal, DepEd explained that the intent behind the Trimester System is to support broader reforms within the education sector. The department said the proposed shift aims to simplify academic planning, optimize the use of academic time, and ease teachers’ workload pressures.
“The intent of the proposal is to support broader reforms that simplify planning, improve the use of academic time, and reduce workload pressures on teachers,”
they said.
DepEd concluded by reaffirming its commitment to refining the proposal based on feedback gathered from the field.
“DepEd remains committed to refining the proposal based on feedback from the field. Our priority is that any reform must strengthen learning continuity while improving conditions for both learners and educators,”
the statement ended.
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