Which president of the Philippines implemented the K-12 program of education?
SAN JOSE DE BUENAVISTA, Antique – The Department of Education (DepEd) Antique Division has condoled with the family of the late president Benigno Simeon Aquino III as it named the K to 12 program as one of his legacies.
Why k12 was implemented in the Philippines?
The K to 12 system aims to improve Filipino students’ skills in mathematics, science, and linguistics to further exhibit competence in the global job market. With the new curriculum, the Department of Education promises to offer higher quality education through the strands.
Where did k12 come from?
Education reform has been in a need in the Philippines for generations. Before K to 12, the Philippines had been one of only three remaining countries in the world–the other two being Djibouti and Angola–to have a 10-year basic education cycle. Most countries across the globe operate on a 12-year basic education cycle.
What DepEd order is K to 12?
In School Year (SY) 2012-2013, the Department of Education (DepEd), through DepEd Order No. 31, s. 2012, enjoined all public and private schools to find creative and innovative ways to implement the K to 12 Basic Education Program.