CLSU Receives CHED-EQUATE Awards for Excellence in Teacher Education
The Central Luzon State University (CLSU), through its College of Education (CEd), has been honored by the Commission on Higher Education (CHEd) with the prestigious Excellence in Quality Assurance in Teacher Education (EQUATE) Award for both its Secondary and Elementary Education programs. This recognition earned CLSU the Dual Honor Award, which was formally conferred during a ceremony held on April 2, 2025, at the Manila Hotel. Dr. Florante P. Ibarra, College of Education Dean, representing University President Dr. Evaristo A. Abella, received the EQUATE Awards. Other CLSU delegates during the recognition program were Dr. Myla L. Santos, Department of Language, Culture, and Arts Education (DLCAED) Head, Dr. Jennifer V. Fajanela, Department of Education, Policy, and Practice (DEPP) Head, and Dr. Ma. Catalina D. Cadiz, Department of Technology, Livelihood, and Life Skills Education (DTLLSED) Head and CLSU Laboratory for Teaching and Learning (CLTL) Head. This award solidifies CLSU’s unwavering commitment to sustaining the highest standards in pre-service teacher education, its compliance with program accreditations, and its outstanding performance in the Board Licensure Examination for Professional Teachers (BLEPT), which further attests to the University’s adherence to both national and international standards, reaffirming CLSU’s dedication to sustaining excellence and producing highly competent future educators. This recognition strengthens CLSU’s reputation as a premier institution for teacher education, showcasing its unwavering commitment to providing high-quality, inclusive, and relevant teacher training. It also reinforces the university’s overarching vision of ensuring quality education for all. The CHED-EQUATE Awards honor the country’s top-performing teacher education institutions, recognizing their excellence in quality assurance and commitment to educational advancement. #QualityEducation #LifelongLearning #SievingForExcellence
