Showcasing readiness for SY 20202021

Catherine V. Torres

To give the public a better understanding of the preparations made by the Department of Education and the new procedures ahead of the school year, the agency will conduct a virtual launch of ‘Handang Isip, Handa Bukas’ on Monday, August 10, 2020.

Over the course of the months leading up to the new school year which will start on August 24, several schools in basic education all over the Philippines have showcased various preparations to guide teachers, parents, and learners in the conduct of basic education in the new normal.

‘Handang Isip, Handa Bukas’ will feature schools’ localized implementation of the Basic Education-Learning Continuity Plan (BE-LCP).

According to the DepEd, this has already been “practiced” through dry runs.

Ten schools of different types nationwide will show how they have contextualized the BELCP through simulation activities they have conducted in preparation for the opening of classes.

Parents and learners who participated in the dry runs conducted are scheduled to give their testimonies of their experience.

Handang Isip, Handa Bukas is the theme of DepEd for School Year 2020-2021 as it implements the BE-LCP to provide education continuity and ensure health and welfare of learners and teachers amidst the pandemic.

The program will be livestreamed on DepEd Facebook pages, and government TV channels PTV and IBC-13 as well as regional local channels that have partnered with the Department for distance learning.

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The author is Teacher III at Duquit High School