The document summarizes DepEd Bacolod's kick-off of Brigada Eskwela 2021, which focused on preparations and stakeholder engagement to ensure quality education despite COVID-19 challenges. Several initiatives are highlighted, including Blended Remote Education, School-Based Management for sanitation, Brigada Pagbasa for reading skills, and a backyard urban gardening family project. The department also provided food subsidies and technology devices for teachers and students. Stakeholders donated supplies and materials to support education. Brigada Eskwela promotes unity to help students envision a brighter future, and the community's cooperation is crucial to producing productive members of society.