PM reiterates full support for education sector
(VOVWORLD) - The Party, State, and Government will always accompany and join hands with the education sector to deal with difficulties and challenges it faces, said Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh at a conference hosted by the Ministry of Education and Training on Friday to review the sector's performance in the 2022-2023 academic year and prepare for the 2023-2024 school year.
 PM Pham Minh Chinh attends the Ministry of Education and Training’s conference on August 18, 2023. |
PM Chinh said the fundamental and comprehensive renewal of education and training is a major direction of the Party and State.
He requested more incentives for teachers, including financial solutions to support pre-school teachers and those in remote and disadvantaged areas, and upgrading facilities and teaching equipment there, especially digital infrastructure and internet connection.
Minister of Education and Training Nguyen Kim Son said in the 2022-2023 academic year, the enrollment rate of preschool children increased 4.6% compared to the previous academic year. Up to 98.81% of pupils nationwide completed elementary curricula.
All provinces and centrally-run cities met the standards for universal primary education, he said, adding that according to the Global Education Rankings 2021, Vietnam ranked 59th in the world, up five places compared to the previous year.