CEBU CITY More than 500 schools in Region 7 have started holding limited face-to-face classes, the Department of Education-Central Visayas (DepEd 7) reported. DepEd 7 Director Salustiano Jimenez said a total of 555 schools in Region 7 are already holding in-person classes. Jimenez added that the
Department of Education-Central Visayas regional director Salustiano Jimenez. (File photo) CEBU CITY - The Department of Education-Central Visayas (DepEd-7) will start the expanded face-to-face (F2F) classes in 456 schools on February 21, an agency official said Wednesday. About 91 percent of teaching and non-teaching personnel are now fully vaccinated against coronavirus disease (Covid-19) and parents have a high level of acceptance of schoolchildren's inoculation. DepEd-7 Regional Director Salustiano Jimenez said in a phone interview the inspiring outcome of the "Resbakuna Kids" inoculation program for those aged 5 to 11 calls for the transitioning to the new normal in learning modalities. He said 441 public schools and 15 private learning institutions are joining the simultaneous kick-off of face-to-face classes. Under this new modality, pupils and students will be allowed to be physically present in the classrooms and interact with their teachers for at least two days