What it is
The Department of Education (DepEd) has launched visits to various schools across the country. These visits aim to sustain the notable achievements of the Philippines in the 2025 Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA). These visits are intended to strengthen local support networks and promote long-term student learning development.
Key points
- The Philippines was recognized as the fastest-improving country globally in Reading during the 2025 PISA cycle.
- The country also recorded a significant increase in scores across the three domains: Reading, Science, and Mathematics compared to 2022.
- DepEd officials are conducting dialogues and monitoring visits in different regions, including SOCCSKSARGEN (Region XII) and Eastern Visayas (Region VIII).
- The DepEd plans to use these field visits to make the successes a permanent system through core learning recovery programs like the Academic Recovery and Accessible Learning (ARAL) Program.
Who is affected
The visits involve public and private schools nationwide. The 2025 PISA cycle included 8,702 students from 208 public and private schools across the country. The success is also acknowledged as a joint effort involving teachers, students, families, Local Government Units (LGUs), and various sector partners.
What teachers should do
The DepEd is emphasizing that global tests provide important guidance to improve classroom teaching. Teachers are encouraged to maintain strong relationships with LGUs, local school boards, and community partners. The DepEd is also aiming to address remaining learning gaps and improve basic education quality nationwide through these sustained efforts.
Source
Official source: deped.gov.ph