The Department of Education (DepEd) has refuted reports alleging that many students have dropped out in the middle of the school year due to blended learning.
In a statement, the department said there is no clear indication that many learners in basic education have failed in their classes due to the new setup.
“In our weekly joint Executive-Management Committee meeting, no regional director reported alarming dropout details in their respective areas. This was supported by field offices’ report and consultations with learners and their parents,” the DepEd explained.
“Learners did not drop out from school, but they either shifted from one mode of learning to another or migrated from one geographical location to another. Learners’ migration is observed due to the economic impact of the pandemic,” it added.
Learners have also shifted from modular to blended learning and the “slow return” of students following a holiday break has been observed through the years.
Alliance of Concerned Teachers have earlier warned against the possible failure of students to pass due to alleged unanswered modules and frequent absence.
It was already assured by the agency that academic ease measures have been in place in response to the challenges of the distance learning setup. – PTV News
