Sulu: The Department of Education (DepEd) on Friday highlighted the successful rollout of the strategic training initiative for teachers of Kindergarten to Grade 10 and Senior High School (SHS) in Sulu province. The program seeks to elevate instructional competencies and prepare public school teachers for curriculum reforms within the K-10 and SHS.

According to Philippines News Agency, the initiative aims to improve learning outcomes among students, in line with President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.'s directives for quality education. In a statement, DepEd Secretary Sonny Angara reiterated the agency's commitment to equitable access to educational advancements, especially in public schools in far-flung or remote areas. "By equipping our educators in Sulu with a deeper mastery of these revised curricular standards, we are translating national policy into real classroom transformation," he said.

The strategic training covered three comprehensive phases and was attended by 3,648 teachers, personnel, school heads, and regional and division officials from May 28 to June 5. About 2,583 educators joined the Revised K-10 curriculum training. At least 1,634 participants were logged for Phase 1 held at Mohammad Tulawie Elementary School from May 28 to 30. The second phase was held at Bakud Elementary School from May 31 to June 2, drawing 949 participants. These sessions focused on a better understanding of the revised K-10 framework, learning competencies, pedagogical approaches, instructional planning, and assessment practices.

Meanwhile, Phase 3 was conducted from June 3 to 5 at the Jolo School of Fisheries, drawing 1,065 participants. It catered to specialized educators in Grade 6, 9, 10, Technology and Livelihood Education teachers, and Senior High School. Overall, teachers explored strategic frameworks to improve learners' preparation for higher education, employment, entrepreneurship, and lifelong learning by aligning classroom experiences with industry demands.