The Department of Education (DepEd) said on Monday that it aims to expand its school-based mental health and anti-bullying program by involving parents in strengthening learners’ well-being and protection.
“As a parent myself, I know how heavy the responsibility of caring for and guiding a child can be,” Education Secretary Juan Edgardo “Sonny” M. Angara said in Filipino in a statement.
“When families and schools work together in shaping values and creating a better understanding of what children are going through, learners are better supported, and the work of teachers becomes lighter,” he added.
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