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DepEd moves the opening of classes to Oct. 5, but some students call for #AcademicFreeze on Twitter
The Department of Education (DepEd) has moved the opening of the school year 2020-2021 from August 24 to October 5, 2020.
The announcement led to discussions online, with "#AcademicFreeze" and "CHED" trending on Twitter.
While some netizens expressed gratitude for the postponement, many felt that delaying the school year to 2021 would have been a better option.
Others called for an academic freeze, arguing that it would give both students and teachers more time to adapt to the current situation.
Some netizens pointed out that postponing classes without implementing proper health measures like mass testing would only serve as a temporary fix.
The DepEd's decision primarily affects basic education public school students, as CHED had previously stated that universities and colleges were prepared for flexible learning and an August opening.
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