SOME parents, teachers, and school leaders have expressed support for the Department of Education’s move to adopt a three-term school calendar, citing its potential to improve instruction and ease workload pressures.

Supporters say the reform could enhance the flow of lessons and allow teachers to devote more time to actual teaching.

School leaders, including Edwin Fuego, head of Alveola Integrated School Annex in Butuan City, noted that the new structure would enable schools to maximize instructional time.

“With a more structured distribution of the school year, educators can devote sufficient time to ensure that learning competencies are thoroughly taught and mastered,” Fuego said.

Teachers also welcomed the proposed change, saying it could help reduce the burden of administrative work during the academic year.

Reden Juego, a teacher at Ramon Magsaysay Cubao High School, explained that the three-term setup clearly separates instructional periods from tasks such as grading and report preparation.

“Administrative tasks such as checking summative test papers, computing grades, and distributing report cards will be better managed. This allows teachers to focus more on planning and delivering lessons,” he said.

Parents, meanwhile, see the reform as a way to create a more balanced and predictable academic schedule.

Miriam Illescas, a parent from Malolos Marine Fishery School and Laboratory in Bulacan, said a structured calendar could help minimize disruptions caused by frequent school activities or unexpected events.

“The three-term school calendar offers a structured yet flexible framework for learning. With proper planning, it can improve student achievement, reduce fatigue, and provide timely support for struggling learners,” she said.

The new calendar for School Year 2026–2027, approved by President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. following consultations with education stakeholders, reorganizes the academic year into three terms to better manage instruction, assessments, and school activities.

Consultations were held at the national, regional, and school levels, involving teachers and school leaders.

Education Secretary Sonny Angara emphasized that the reform aims to help teachers manage their workload through clearer scheduling of grading, reporting, and other administrative responsibilities.