DepEd warns against frequent class suspensions due to light rain

Education Secretary Sonny Angara urged the public and local government units (LGUs) not to hastily suspend classes during light rains, warning that frequent cancellations can worsen learning loss among students.

Angara emphasized the importance of holding make-up classes after suspensions to ensure students complete their required learning hours, stressing that severe learning loss occurs when there are too many cancellations.

The comments were made during the launching program of the Expanded School-Based Feeding Program in Antipolo City on Monday.

DepEd is now requiring schools to provide remedial sessions and personalized tutorials through the ARAL Program to address academic performance issues, particularly in reading and math.

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has strongly supported these education reforms, including hiring more teachers and expanding the school-based feeding program to cover 120 days for all kindergarten students nationwide.