International Day of Education set on January 24
By DIVINA PAGALAN-ACEDILLA
Ambago Integrated School
West District Butuan
As per Memorandum No. 002, s. 2024 of the Department of Education signed by Undersecretary and Chief of Staff Atty. Michael Wesley T. Poa and in support of the new MATATAG K-10 Curriculum, an integral part of the Department of Education’s (DepEd) MATATAG Agenda, DepEd announces the Observance of the 2024 International Day of Education (IDE) on January 24, 2024. The event is anchored on the theme “Education in Transformative Times: Making Early Grade Learning Contribute to Lasting Peace.”
The event is to amplify the call for action to bring individuals, civil society, and policymakers to take solid steps towards ensuring that quality basic education is given to all learners in light of the Department’s commitments in the advancement of the Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) 2030.
The IDE is a globally recognized observance that emphasizes the significant role of education as a human right, a public good, and enabler of personal development and social progress. An agenda led by the United Nations.
IDE underscores the fact that everyone, regardless of socio-economic status, should have access to quality learning opportunities. This commemoration calls for a more inclusive, equitable, and quality education that helps in reducing gender, economic, and digital divides while also contributing towards meeting the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The UNGA invites all Member States to observe the IDE in an appropriate manner, and continue to consider enhancing international cooperation in support of the efforts of all Member States relevant to the realization of SDG 4 which aims to ensure inclusive and equitable quality educator and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all by 2030.
The IDE was aimed to generate visibility from local to global level on prioritizing education to reach the SDGs ahead of the SDG Summit, building on the outcomes of the TES; promote and showcase the national statements of commitment at country level and mobilize political and financial support for translating them into action. ###
