Australia, PBEd train principals
THE AUSTRALIAN Government and the Philippine Business for Education (PBEd) enhanced the professional development of 67 Baguio school principals.
The training, aimed at improving student outcomes and enhancing school performance, was conducted through the Generate Opportunities & Lead in Education to Accelerate Development (GO & LEAD) program.
Under the program, 67 school chiefs went through comprehensive training, focused on data-driven school management, leadership strategies, and educational technology integration.
“Education has always been central to the strategic partnership between Australia and the Philippines,” Australian Embassy in the Philippines First Secretary for Education Vivienne Sykes said in a statement over the weekend.
“Australia will continue supporting long-term policy and institutional reforms that improve the quality of Philippine human capital through education,” she added.
Education Secretary Juan Edgardo M. Angara had earlier emphasized principals’ roles in implementing the MATATAG curriculum, specifically in customizing education strategies based on local contexts. PBEd noted the GO & LEAD program supports the MATATAG curriculum by strengthening the leadership skills of school principals. — Chloe Mari A. Hufana