A series of new directives of the Ministry of Education and Training on merging schools and streamlining staff
In the context of arranging administrative units and implementing a two-level local government model, the Ministry of Education and Training is stepping up the arrangement and merger of educational institutions across the country in a drastic but cautious direction. Many localities have developed plans, mainly streamlining the management apparatus, reducing administrative units, saving costs and focusing resources on professional activities, while ensuring the right to study for students and employment for teachers.
According to reports from 23/34 provinces and cities, most localities will keep the school system stable in 2025 and implement the arrangement according to the roadmap after the 2025-2026 school year. The level of merger varies between levels of education, in which continuing education decreases the most. The initial arrangement helps reduce management staff, overcome the local shortage and surplus of teachers, but there are still shortcomings in some places because the apparatus has not stabilized after the merger. See more...
Students gradually adapt to not using phones during recess
In addition to tuition fees, it is necessary to reduce additional fees to help parents reduce the burden
Although tuition is exempted, many parents said that the total cost of education for their children is still high due to a series of additional fees such as boarding, food, drinking water, uniforms, vocational training, after-hours clubs and joint study programs. In fact, the accumulation of these fees is often much higher than the exempted tuition fee, causing the financial burden of the family to not decrease significantly.
Parents consider the tuition exemption policy to be correct and have a sense of security, but the level of "easy burden" depends on the economic conditions and the level of investment in education of each family. Many opinions say that the policy only partially supports, while other fees in schools are still popular and can be completely reviewed and cut to better suit the reality.
Education experts believe that the current cost pressure mainly comes from the socialization of education, with many fees that are not really necessary and lack transparency. To make the tuition exemption policy effective, it is necessary to review and clearly regulate revenues, streamline and rationalize costs, thereby reducing pressure on parents and ensuring fairness in access to education. See more...
Flies appear densely in primary schools, parents worry
Many parents of Duc Thuong Primary School (Hanoi) expressed concern when flies appeared densely in the classroom at the new facility, affecting the eating, boarding and health of students. In addition, some parents also reported the smell of pesticides from the surrounding flower growing area flying into the classroom from the wind, causing discomfort.
The school said that the new facility will operate from the 2025-2026 school year and has quickly reported to the local authorities, coordinating with the Hanoi CDC to verify the cause. The results showed that flies originated mainly from garbage dumps about 1km from the school. Measures such as periodic disinfection, increased hygiene, installation of insect nets and coordination in handling garbage points have been implemented.
Although the number of flies has decreased, many parents are still cautious and think that more time is needed to evaluate the long-term effectiveness, especially during the rainy season. Some opinions suggest that students temporarily return to their old facilities until the new facilities are truly stable, ensuring safety and adequate learning and living conditions for them. See more...
