Education Secretary Sonny Angara called on education stakeholders to work together on transformative reforms aimed at empowering Filipino learners during DepEd Region III’s 2024 Education Week at the Baler Convention Center in Aurora.
“As constituents of the Department of Education, we know that educational excellence is a collective journey. Lahat po tayo rito [ay] may contribution. Each of us has a crucial contribution to molding the future of our students,” Secretary Angara said in DepEd Philippines’ report.
“Transformative education is not just the act of teaching. It is creating a culture, a culture which engenders growth, collaboration, and empowerment among educators and learners,” Sec. Angara noted.
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Angara reaffirmed the agency’s dedication to tackling critical issues, including enhancing school resources, promoting teacher welfare and development, and addressing social and economic barriers like malnutrition and poverty that impede student learning.
Angara also commended the hard work of DepEd personnel, emphasizing their efforts to improve learning outcomes and teacher welfare, stating, “You [DepEd personnel] deserve every centavo.”
The summit featured various activities such as student performances, school networking booths showcasing best practices and innovations, a consultative assembly, talks on mental health and resilience, a sports festival, a youth jam, a heritage tour, and outreach initiatives.
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Angara praised DepEd Region III for organizing the event, highlighting Central Luzon’s commitment to building partnerships and providing transformative educational opportunities for Filipino learners.