Classes suspended; shifted to blended learning due to extreme heat

THE temperatures continue to heat up the country with the education system being affected by it.

But the Department of Education said that while schools and division superintendents have the right to decide what is best for the teachers and student population, they quickly laid down the alternatives so as there will be no interruptions in the learning process.

Education Undersecretary and spokesperson Michael Poa told republicasiamedia, that they had given the schools and superintendents the liberty to make decision

“We have always given flexibility to the school heads to shift to blended learning (modules, online or other alternative delivery modes) in times of disturbances brought about by typhoons, earthquakes and/or extreme heat,” he said.

“This is to ensure that there will be no learning disruption,” Poa added.

Poa made the announcement as classes were suspended due to the hot weather.

Among them include: 

• Bacolod City: no face-to-face classes, preschool to senior high school, public and private
• Iloilo City: no face-to-face classes, preschool to senior high school, public and private, until April 2
• Roxas, Capiz: no face-to-face classes, preschool to senior high school, public and private
• Kabankalan, Negros Occidental: no classes in all levels, public and private
• E.B. Magalona, Negros Occidental: no face-to-face classes in all levels, public and private, until April 2
• Tantangan, South Cotabato: half-day classes for April 1 to 15 in all levels, public and private