This page features policy briefs developed by educators, researchers, and technical working groups in Butuan City Division. Each brief distills research findings into practical recommendations that support inclusive, learner-centered, and data-driven education.
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Policy Brief_ Teacher Wellness (1).pptx🔹 Title: Enhancing Teacher Wellness in East Butuan District I
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This study outlines a basic research conducted by school heads in East Butuan District I evaluating teacher wellness needs as a foundation for school-based Gender and Development (GAD) and Human Resource Development (HRD) support structures. While quantitative survey data proves that workplace peer relationship and emotional support networks are exemplary district strengths, it exposes critical structural gaps in health program access, missing preventive clinical services, and heavy workloads causing performance-degrading teacher fatigue. To resolve these vulnerabilities and prevent chronic systemic burnout, the brief presents a strategic implementation roadmap across six priority pillars—including physical health screenings, mental health counseling, and formal workload balancing policies—with a clear timeline mapping immediate to medium-term operational milestones. Ultimately, the study underscores that investing systematically in integrated educator wellness initiatives is an institutional priority that directly reduces burnout, elevates teacher retention, and secures superior instructional success and learning outcomes for students.
🔹 Tags: 🏷️ TeacherWellness, GAD Initiatives,Healthy Teachers Successful Classrooms
POLICY_BRIEF_Butuanon Language.pptx🔹 Title: Strengthening Butuanon Language Revitalization through Schools: Evidence from Babag Elementary School
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The policy brief, titled Strengthening Butuanon Language Revitalization through Schools: Evidence from Babag Elementary School details a study by Kris M. Hermetaño et al. that highlights the critical role of public educational institutions in rescuing the critically endangered Butuanon language. Despite its endangered status, the study reveals that learners at Babag Elementary School show high levels of language exposure, positive usage attitudes, and a strong sense of cultural identity. Because statistical data demonstrates a strong correlation between language engagement and cultural pride—with learners strongly agreeing that Butuanon should be taught formally in classrooms—the brief recommends that DepEd Butuan City institutionalize school-supported revitalization efforts. These recommended actions include launching "Butuanon Language Week," creating local learning modules, establishing community and family partnerships like the "Butuanon sa Panimalay" initiative, and executing targeted institutional timelines to ensure sustainable intergenerational language transmission.
🔹 Tags: 🏷️ TeacherWellness, GAD Initiatives,Healthy Teachers Successful Classrooms
POLICY_BRIEF_Learning Recovery in Numeracy.pptx🔹 Title: Learning Recovery in Numeracy
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This research presentation evaluates the effectiveness of Targeted Learning (TaRL) and mEducation interventions in improving the numeracy proficiency of Key Stage 2 learners within the Schools Division of Butuan City for SY 2025-2026. Utilizing Rapid Math Assessment (RMA) data and a Weighted Proficiency Index (WPI), the study reveals that while intervention schools began the year with significantly lower baselines than the division average, they achieved an accelerated growth rate of +1.23 points, outperforming the general division gain of +1.12. These findings suggest that level-appropriate, targeted instruction effectively narrows learning gaps for high-need students, prompting recommendations to institutionalize data-driven assessments and expand these numeracy recovery programs to all low-performing schools.
🔹 Tags: 🏷️ Numeracy Recovery, Learning Gaps, Foundational Literacy And Numeracy (FLN), Teaching At The Right Level (TaRL), mEducation
SEF_Policy_Brief_Presentation 1.pptx🔹 Title: Strengthening S.E.F. Research Grant Utilization and Alignment with DepEd Priorities
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The policy review presentation, titled "Strengthening S.E.F. Research Grant Utilization and Alignment with DepEd Priorities," evaluates the management and impact of research grants funded by the Special Education Fund (SEF) in Butuan City from 2020 to 2025. While the study finds high awareness of SEF legalities among stakeholders, it identifies critical gaps in the communication of annual priorities, moderate operational efficiency due to procurement delays, and a tendency for research to be compliance-driven rather than system-focused. Findings indicate that research results are only moderately used in formal planning and budgeting, largely due to a lack of institutionalized translation mechanisms like policy briefs. To maximize the developmental value of these funds, the study recommends streamlining planning calendars with school improvement cycles, requiring data-justification for all proposals, and institutionalizing research-to-policy translation to ensure that evidence-based findings actively drive local education governance and accountability.
🔹 Tags: 🏷️ SEF (Special Education Fund), Research Utilization, Education Governance, Policy Review, Evidence Based Planning
Policy_Brief_Bullying_Preparedness.pptx🔹 Title:
Enhancing Teacher Preparedness in Handling Bullying Incidents in Butuan City Schools
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Despite a documented rise in bullying cases within the Division of Butuan City from 2022 to 2024, significant gaps remain in teacher preparedness and intervention. While most educators recognize the harmful impacts of bullying and frequently witness incidents, roughly a third fail to intervene due to insufficient training, heavy workloads, and limited confidence in handling legal protocols or cyberbullying. Furthermore, while physical and verbal abuse are highly visible, relational and online bullying remain underreported. To meet the requirements of the 2025 Revised IRR of RA 10627, the division must prioritize strengthening teachers' legal literacy and intervention skills to ensure all learners receive timely, effective, and legally compliant protection.
🔹 Tags: 🏷️ Bullying, School Safety, Child Protection, Educational Research, Student Welfare
Policy_Brief_WinS_Presentation.pptx🔹 Title:
Strengthening the Implementation and Sustainability of the Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene in Schools (WinS) Program in Butuan City Division
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The Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene in Schools (WinS) program, guided by the Three-Star Approach of DepEd Order No. 10, s. 2016, faces a paradox of "managed inadequacy" within the Division of Butuan City. While quantitative data reflects exemplary performance across all program components—including water, sanitation, and hygiene behavior—only 16 out of 156 schools have successfully sustained a Three-Star rating. Qualitative findings reveal that high statistical scores are often maintained through the improvisation and commitment of school coordinators rather than robust systems, as schools struggle with aging infrastructure, intermittent water access, and significant funding gaps. Ultimately, the study concludes that despite current compliance, the long-term sustainability of the WinS program is at risk without systemic support and improved operational capacity to address these deep-rooted infrastructure and maintenance challenges.
🔹 Tags: 🏷️ Child Protection, Anti-Bullying, Learner Well-being, School Safety, Safeguarding Policies, RA 10627 Compliance
POLICY BRIEF 1_Strengthening the Utilization of SME.pptx🔹 Title:
Strengthening the Utilization of Science and Mathematics Equipment in Butuan City Public Schools
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This study affirms that while DepEd-procured Science and Mathematics Equipment are perceived as valuable, systemic constraints—particularly training gaps and infrastructure limitations—hamper effective utilization. Institutionalizing teacher support systems, strategic planning, and resource accountability will ensure these instructional tools fulfill their purpose in elevating STEM education within the MATATAG framework.
🔹 Tags: 🏷️ Capacity Building, Resource Allocation, Training Needs Assessment, Institutional Support, Coaching Preparedness, Educational Policy, Journalism Pedagogy
POLICY BRIEF 2_Enhancing Coaching Capacity in Campus Journalism.pptx🔹 Title:
Enhancing Coaching Capacity in Campus Journalism: Addressing Challenges Faced by School Paper Advisers in Butuan City Division
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This study affirms the critical role of school paper advisers in shaping journalism excellence. Systematic support—through training, resources, stakeholder alignment, and workload rationalization—is essential to revitalize Butuan City’s Campus Journalism outcomes and ensure competitive participation in national platforms.
🔹 Tags: 🏷️ DepEd-procured equipment, instructional resource utilization, science and mathematics education, teacher training, infrastructure, laboratory support, Butuan City Division
POLICY BRIEF 3_Strengthening Teacher Mental Health .pptx🔹 Title:
Strengthening Teacher Mental Health through Gratitude and Social Support Interventions
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Gratitude and social support are not peripheral feel-good factors—they’re strategic levers for strengthening teacher wellbeing, enhancing retention, and elevating instructional quality. This study affirms that systemic investment in mental health resilience will help ensure a MATATAG workforce that thrives in the face of educational demands and personal challenges.
🔹 Tags: 🏷️ Mental Health Advocacy, Teacher Support Programs, Professional Development, Wellness Interventions, Institutional Support, Stress Reduction Strategies, Gratitude-Based Interventions, Peer Support Initiatives
POLICY BRIEF 4_Enhancing Strand and Statehood Realignment for SHS Graduates.pptx🔹 Title:
Enhancing Strand and Statehood Realignment for SHS Graduates: Institutional Recommendations Based on Tracer Findings
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Agusan Pequeño NHS reaffirms its responsibility to provide quality, responsive education that meets the evolving needs of learners and their communities. The recommendations herein offer scalable strategies that can be contextualized across other public SHS institutions under DepEd’s purview.
🔹 Tags: 🏷️ Graduate Tracking, Higher Education Transition, Employment Outcomes, Entrepreneurship Ventures, Layabout Analysis, Career Pathways
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Adolescent Health Through Education: Assessing CSE Integration in Butuan’s Junior and Senior High Schools
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This policy brief summarizes Mr. Kris Carlo R. Buloron’s study on the implementation of Comprehensive Sexuality Education (CSE) in Butuan City. Using UNESCO’s SERAT 3.0, the study evaluated CSE integration across five key subjects. Findings showed moderately high implementation but highlighted gaps in teacher orientation, materials, support, and monitoring. Despite these challenges, teachers remained committed to inclusive and ethical instruction. Structural and emotional barriers, however, continue to limit effective delivery
🔹 Tags: 🏷️ adolescent reproductive health, Comprehensive Sexuality Education (CSE), culturally sensitive pedagogy, curriculum integration
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Enhancing Science Performance in Early Grades through STICKERS Incentive Strategy
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This policy brief highlights Mrs. Daisy Mae V. Cunanan’s research on the STICKERS strategy to boost Science performance in Grade 3 learners. STICKERS, a reward-based motivational tool, significantly improved scores from 7.89 to 17.95 and promoted classroom equity and enthusiasm. Rooted in behavioral and motivational theories, it aligns with MATATAG curriculum priorities. The brief recommends institutionalizing STICKERS via standardized kits, teacher training, and integration into School Improvement Plans. Dissemination is proposed through research forums and pilot testing in underserved schools.
🔹 Tags: 🏷️ Science Education, Motivational Strategies, Positive Reinforcement, Academic Performance, Behavioral Incentives, Classroom Engagement, Low-Cost Educational Innovation
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Strengthening Filipino Macro Skills in Junior High through TALAS: A Contextualized Teaching Innovation
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The policy brief by Mrs. Sheryl B. Dionson introduces Proyektong TALAS, a contextualized strategy to improve Filipino macro skills in Grade 7. It addresses low engagement and poor performance by aligning instruction with learners’ cultural experiences. TALAS led to a significant score increase from 49.7% to 78.35%, with strong gains across reading, writing, speaking, listening, and viewing. The approach is backed by constructivist theories and DepEd policies, including Orders No. 10 s. 2024 and No. 24 s. 2022. Recommendations include institutionalizing TALAS, developing localized materials, training teachers, and integrating it into school programs and DepEd Commons.
🔹 Tags: 🏷️ adolescent reproductive health, Comprehensive Sexuality Education (CSE), culturally sensitive pedagogy, curriculum integration
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Elevating Foundational Literacy through the Spelling Booklet Intervention (SBI)
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This policy brief, based on Ms. Racel T. Dumanig’s research, introduces the Spelling Booklet Intervention (SBI) to address spelling gaps among Grade 4 learners. Anchored on Thorndike’s Law of Exercise and aligned with DepEd’s Every Child a Reader Program, SBI uses structured, repetitive activities to improve spelling mastery. The intervention led to a significant increase in mean scores from 3.31 to 8.72, with statistical evidence (t = -21.667; p = .000) confirming its effectiveness. Learners showed improved confidence, motivation, and consistent performance, making SBI a promising tool for foundational literacy. The brief recommends institutionalizing SBI, developing localized kits, integrating it into SLAC and SIPs, and scaling through DepEd Commons and literacy forums.
🔹 Tags: 🏷️ adolescent reproductive health, Comprehensive Sexuality Education (CSE), culturally sensitive pedagogy, curriculum integration
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