SCHOOL heads and teachers are on their toes as the progressive

expansion of face-to-face classes takes a higher level.

Regional directors of the Department of Education (DepEd) have

ordered schools to commence the progressive expansion phase of
face-to-face classes for both public and private schools as instructed
by Education Secretary Leonor Briones.

Health protocols and standards are being observed to the hilt. For
instance, the Rang-ayan Elementary School, as one of the expansion
schools, has been validated as compliant with the standards of School
Safety Assessment Tool (SSAT).

The good thing about the expanded in-person classes is only schools
located in areas under Alert Levels 1 and 2 have been allowed as
assessed periodically by the Department of Health. DepEd confirmed
that other grade levels based on the capacity of schools may already
be included.

The mayor of the city or town, aside from barangay leaders, must
concur with the expansion of school classes through the coordination
of schools.