While a lot of artwork, visual aids, maps, toys, and many other colorful materials are a common sight in kindergarten as well as elementary classrooms, recent studies have shown that this can actually be a distraction to the kids! And…
Born with a condition that left him totally deaf, Kevin Gamboa defied the odds to grow up as normally as possible. He recently went viral for passing the board exams for Teachers and holding the distinction of being the only…
A teacher’s Facebook post about a Grade 5 student whom they spotted working on her assignment outside a popular fast-food chain has quickly gone viral and has inspired netizens for her dedication to her studies. The student in the viral…
Senators Sonny Angara, Franklin Drilon, Sherwin Gatchalian, Juan Miguel Zubiri, and Nancy Binay, are among the list of lawmakers who have all filed bills that aim to increase the salary of teachers or provide additional benefits to educators. Just recently,…
Senator Ralph Recto has filed a bill that seeks a hike to teachers’ chalk allowance from P3,500 to P10,000. Teachers receive their “chalk allowance” at the start of every school year for the purchase of school supplies such as chalks,…
Salary loan is a notorious term in the world of public school teachers. For some, it’s a mean of paying their other debts; for others, it’s the reason why they have successfully given their children a good education; some even…
Senate Minority Leader Franklin Drilon has filed Senate Bill 19 seeking to increase the monthly entry-level salary of public school teachers from P20,754 to at least P30, 000. In his explanatory note, Drilon said, “We should provide teachers with the…
A lawmaker is seeking to move classes to at least 8:30 AM, seeking a ban for classes starting earlier than this time. The move was met with various reactions on social media. Bacolod Rep. Greg Gasataya filed House Bill No.…
Having sufficient equipment inside the classroom is what every teacher can always dream about. And with today’s demand of integrating technology in the teaching-learning process, multimedia devices such as LED or Smart TVs, tablets, and laptops are a must have.…
A teacher recently shared bittersweet photos with an inspiring kid who works as ‘padyak’ driver on his free time. His story would impress a lot of people as well; with many hoping that he would be able to find help…