Parents complain about too much class fund, Ward People's Committee intervenes to clarify
Kim Lien Ward People's Committee has inspected and clarified parents' reflections on Kim Lien Elementary School collecting many funds and linked tuition fees. Parents believe that the 4B grade parents' fund is being collected high and there are linked tuition fees even though tuition fees and lunch support have been exempted.
Through verification, the Ward People's Committee said that the first-semester fund was collected by the parents' association of class 4B and has been spent on many activities, publicly announced at the parents' meeting, and more than 8.8 million VND remained to be transferred to the second semester. The expected collection of the second-semester fund of 1.4 million VND was due to the parents' association's arbitrary announcement on the Zalo group, without the consent of the homeroom teacher; this amount has not been collected to date and the parents' association has admitted its mistake and asked to learn from experience.
Regarding linked tuition fees, the Ward People's Committee affirmed that class 4B does not collect the reflected amount; supplementary English and STEM Robotics fees are all according to agreements, with registration letters from parents. The Ward requests the school to strengthen supervision, not to let homeroom teachers or parents' committees arbitrarily collect fees outside regulations. See more...
10th grade exam in Ho Chi Minh City, students have full extra classes
The public 10th grade entrance exam is increasingly competitive, causing many 9th grade students in Ho Chi Minh City to have to study extra classes densely, from weekdays to weekends. Many students study 5-6 sessions/week, study until late at night to practice questions and consolidate knowledge, while parents also accept large expenses with the expectation that their children will be admitted to public schools.
The pressure is increasing when only about 65-70% of secondary school graduates have a grade 10 public school slot, the rest have to study in private schools, continuing education centers or vocational training. The prolonged high intensity of study makes many students tired, psychologically stressed, and lack time for rest and exercise.
Secondary schools said that they have proactively organized free tutoring, counseling and orienting admissions suitable to students' abilities. Principals of schools recommend that parents should not let their children take extra classes indiscriminately. See more...
Gia Lai Provincial Chairman directs handling of teacher's exam paper revision case
Gia Lai Department of Education and Training has reported the results of verifying the reflections of Lao Dong Newspaper related to Nguyen Van Cu Primary School (Quy Nhon Nam ward). Regarding the parents' representative board being accused of overcharging, the Ward People's Committee requested the school and the parents' board to return more than 469 million VND that was mobilized against regulations; the return is currently being implemented.
Regarding the reflection that English teacher T.T. K.N arbitrarily revised the semester I test for the 2025-2026 school year, functional agencies determined that there was a violation. The school principal has temporarily suspended teaching to serve verification and is conducting self-criticism and disciplinary action according to regulations.
The Chairman of Gia Lai Provincial People's Committee requested the Department of Education and Training to coordinate with relevant units to definitively resolve the case before February 8, clarifying the responsibilities of the school board and violating individuals. At the same time, the education sector must strengthen rectification of overcharging, tutoring - extra classes, boarding services, ensuring publicity, transparency, voluntariness and strict handling of violations. See more...
Phu Quoc launches the project "Don't let phones manipulate us
Phu Quoc High School (An Giang) has more than 1,600 students, most of whom bring phones to school, leading to many consequences such as neglecting studies, game addiction, and limited direct communication. Faced with this situation, the School Union has implemented the model "Don't let phones manipulate us" to help students cultivate discipline, self-awareness and build a healthy school environment.
The model is implemented by equipping 40 phone cabinets, with the sponsorship of philanthropists and contributions from class union branches. Storing phones during class helps students concentrate more, limit dependence on digital devices, and encourages them to participate in physical activities, chat, and connect with friends during recess. See more...
