VOICES

Keys School Manila exemplifies progressive education through its commitment to student-centered learning, fostering deep collaboration among teachers, students, and parents throughout the academic year. Keys’ conference system, a cornerstone of the school’s approach to building student ownership and community, includes three key events: the Mid-Semester Feedback and Goal Setting Conference with teachers and parents in October, the Three-Way Conference in January and the Student-Led Conference with the aforementioned stakeholders and students in May. This past week, from January 23-25, 2025, Keys held its annual Three-Way Conference.

                  Photo © Teacher Ciab Canoy

The conference fosters a powerful triangle of support between students, parents, and teachers, creating a space where meaningful dialogue can take place. During these sessions, teachers guide the conversation with their professional insights while students present their portfolios, and parents contribute their unique perspective on their child's development. This dynamic interaction goes beyond simple progress reporting—it's a collaborative discussion where teachers can share their classroom observations, parents can voice their insights from home, and students can articulate their educational journey.

                                         Photo © Teacher Ciab Canoy

The three-way partnership empowers teachers with a deeper understanding of their students' home life and learning styles, while giving parents valuable insights into classroom dynamics and teaching methods. Students benefit from seeing their parents and teachers actively engaged in their education. This unified approach ensures clear communication channels, shared understanding of learning goals and challenges, and coordinated support strategies between home and school.

                                  Photo © Teacher Ciab Canoy

Keys School Manila's Three-Way Conference system exemplifies how progressive education can unite teachers, parents, and students in pursuit of holistic development. Teachers gain a more complete view of their students, parents become more effectively involved in the learning process, and students develop self-awareness and communication skills. This approach recognizes that meaningful education goes beyond grades and test scores—it's about creating a supportive community where teachers can better guide their students, parents can be more effective partners in learning, and students can thrive with consistent support from both school and home.