On Monday, more students will troop to schools for the first time in two years.
In Davao Region, 164 schools will resume face to face (F2F) classes. There are 41 schools in Davao City which have conducted F2F classes.
The Department of Education (DepEd) in the Davao Region is expecting the current 41-scool inventory will increase further on Monday.
While many schools are pushing forward for a return to normal learning, the agency is wary that not of all of the interested schools will be allowed. The discretion remains with the DepEd depending on the circumstances.
Amidst the excitement comes the concern by parents on the welfare of children. There is no doubt, the fears of the contagion is still very much existing and valid cause for concern. Hence, it is important that the stakeholders — families, DepEd and the schools — take their respective roles in the resumption of classes. All stakeholders must ensure that despite a more relaxed environment, the health and safety of schoolchildren should be the utmost priority.
