Resolutely implement the solidification of classrooms and housing for teachers
Over the years, the education sector and the Yen Bai provincial government have always given top priority to consolidating schools and classrooms in particularly difficult areas of the province.
Ms. Tran Thu Hang, Principal of Dai Dong Kindergarten, Yen Binh District, Yen Bai said: In 2019, PetroVietnam Fertilizer and Chemicals Corporation, Vietnam National Oil and Gas Group invested 3.5 billion VND to build 6 solid classrooms for the school, with a scale of 3 floors, floor area of 932m².
In December 2020, the project was completed and put into use, meeting the standards of teaching and caring for preschool children.
“Previously, all activities from studying, eating, and resting of the children were in a small, narrow room. We had a lot of trouble arranging and moving furniture, making it difficult to teach and learn. But now, the children have their own classroom, dining room, and bedroom. All equipment is arranged in a fixed manner, creating a comfortable space for the children. This is a huge change that we really appreciate, so that we can work with peace of mind and contribute to the education sector,” shared Ms. Nguyen Thi Tuyet, a teacher at Dai Dong Kindergarten.
Mr. Nguyen Minh Duc, Head of the Department of Education and Training of Van Chan District, Yen Bai, shared that in the period from 2020 to 2024, 76 socialized projects were built, with 298 billion VND invested in the education sector. Of which, 22 projects from socialized sources were invested by businesses and sponsors with a total cost of 14 billion 750 million VND. From June 2024 to now, Van Chan District has inaugurated 5 satellite schools, most of which are preschool classrooms invested in and built by sponsors.
According to a report from Yen Bai province, by 2023, the province will have 6,871 classrooms for preschool, primary, secondary and high schools, of which 6,026 will be solid classrooms, reaching a solidity rate of 87.7%. The number of public rooms for teachers will be 173 with a solidity rate of 100%.
The number of schools and classes funded by social resources in the 2013-2023 period is 79 schools with a scale of 1,218 classes. The budget mobilized from social resources in the 2013-2023 period is 223,780 million VND.
Strengthening schools - requires the cooperation of the whole society
Summarizing the socialization work on solidifying schools, classrooms and public housing for teachers in the period 2013 - 2023, statistics from the Ministry of Education and Training show:
In 2013, the country had 41,397 public preschool, primary, secondary and high schools with 553,181 classrooms; the number of solid classrooms was about 364,367, reaching a solidification rate of 65.9% (preschool level solidification rate was 47.7%; primary level was 61.6%; secondary level was 80.5%; high school level was 90.4%).
By the end of 2023, the country will have nearly 628,571 public preschool and general education classrooms; of which, 545,375 classrooms are solid, reaching a solidification rate of 86.6%. Of which, the solidification rate of preschool level has increased to 83.0%; primary level 83.2%; secondary level 94.9%; high school level 97.0%.
In the period 2013-2023, the number of classrooms invested from socialized sources is about 35,984 rooms, the number of public rooms for teachers is about 1,216 rooms. The total socialized budget for investment in solidification and construction of classrooms and public rooms for teachers is estimated at about 32,896.96 billion VND.
In the coming time, to promote the socialization of solidifying schools and public housing for teachers, the Ministry of Education and Training recommends that localities take the initiative in planning the development of educational facilities, ensuring land funds for the construction of new schools, especially in new urban areas and resettlement areas.
At the same time, introduce specific incentive policies to attract investors to the education sector. Train and improve the capacity of the education management team, especially in implementing socialized projects. Continue to promote autonomy for educational institutions, creating conditions for schools to be proactive in mobilizing resources and improving the efficiency of using facilities.
