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Harvard education dean lauds DepEd's progress in international student assessment
The Department of Education has won international recognition for improvements in student performance on the 2025 Programme for International Student Assessment. A Harvard education leader highlighted the Philippines' educational gains at a forum this week.
LSN Philippines ·
MANILA — The Department of Education (DepEd) has earned international commendation for its improved performance on the 2025 Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA), with a Harvard University education dean citing the country's positive educational trajectory.
Nonie Lesaux, dean of the Harvard Graduate School of Education, acknowledged DepEd's accomplishments during a forum organized by the Harvard Club on Friday. The recognition reflects growing interest from international academic institutions in the Philippines' efforts to strengthen its education system.
The PISA results represent a key benchmark for gauging student competencies in reading, mathematics, and science across participating nations. DepEd's performance gains suggest progress in implementing reforms aimed at improving learning outcomes and educational quality.
The acknowledgment from a leading U.S. education institution underscores the regional and global attention focused on the Philippines' educational development. Such international recognition can bolster efforts to sustain momentum in educational improvement initiatives across the country's public school system.