THE DEPARTMENT of Education reported 14,350 public and private schools have been nominated to conduct face-to-face classes.

Based on preliminary assessments, DepEd Secretary Leonor Briones said pilot classes and preparation are a success.

“Wala naman tayong casualty at saka positive naman ang assessment mismo ng learners, the parents, local governments, and of course our school officials,” Briones said.

DepEd Assistant Secretary Malcolm Garma said while in-person classes resumption is limited, it has generated a lot of excitement among students and teachers.

“They are now very active, despite the absence in two years na walang face-to-face. We also have learners who can write well, and there are also those who can read, but of course, there will be those who are left behind. And this is what the teachers must do. They need to improve those who are already good and provide intervention to learners needing intervention,” he said.

Briones said the department is working closely with the Department of Health to consider measures of relaxation for future development, particularly in light of the government’s economic team’s rising urge to increase the number of in-person classes.

“Crucial ang education sa pagpapalago ng ekonomiya, very important ito. Supposedly, they belong to the social development sector. But actually, we are a major player in the economy,” the DepEd chief said.