Nghe An province has been recommended to achieve level 3 standards for universal primary education.

On the morning of June 2nd, the inspection team from the Ministry of Education and Training, which is certifying Nghe An province as having achieved Level 3 universal primary education standards, held a working session with the Steering Committee for Universal Education and Literacy Eradication of Nghe An province.

Scene from the working session. Photo: Cong Kien

Comrade Thai Van Tai - Director of the Primary Education Department, Ministry of Education and Training; and Comrade Bui Dinh Long - Vice Chairman of the People's Committee of Nghe An province co-chaired the meeting.

Attending the meeting were members of the inspection team from the Ministry of Education and Training that recognized Nghe An province as having achieved Level 3 universal primary education standards.

Representing Nghe An province were members of the Provincial Steering Committee for Universal Education and Literacy Eradication; representatives from provincial departments, agencies, and units; and representatives from the Steering Committees for Universal Education and Literacy Eradication of the districts of Tan Ky, Con Cuong, Quy Hop, Dien Chau, Cua Lo town, and Vinh city.

Efforts to overcome difficulties

At the meeting, the leaders of the Nghe An Department of Education and Training reported on the results of the implementation of primary education universalization in 2021 and the direction, tasks, and solutions for 2022. Accordingly, the workeradicating illiteracy100% of communes, wards, and towns have achieved Level 2 literacy standards; 100% of districts, cities, and towns have achieved Level 2 literacy standards; Nghe An province meets the conditions and standards to be recognized as having achieved Level 2 literacy standards in 2021 as stipulated in Decree 20/2014/ND-CP.

Leaders of the Nghe An Department of Education and Training report on the results of implementing the universal primary education program in 2021. Photo: Cong Kien

Regarding universal preschool education for 5-year-old children, in 2021, the rate reached 98.2% at the commune/ward level and 100% at the district level. Nghe An province meets the conditions and standards for recognition as having achieved the standard.universal educationPreschool children aged 5 years old are eligible according to regulations.

The results of primary education universalization in 2021 show that both commune and district levels have met the standards for primary education universalization at level 3. The province meets the conditions and standards to be recognized as having achieved primary education universalization at level 3 in 2021 according to regulations.

Literacy class for women in Cam Lam commune (Con Cuong district). Photo: Cong Kien

In 2022, Nghe An province aimed to consolidate and maintain the results of universal primary education at level 3 throughout the province; improve the overall quality of education, and resolutely combat school dropout. The goal was to build a team of qualified teachers and administrators, ensuring 100% of them meet training standards; have sufficient numbers to organize two-session teaching per day; maintain a balanced team structure; and strive for 100% of schools to have multi-purpose halls or playgrounds and sports fields…

Based on surveys conducted in 18 out of 21 districts, cities, and towns, the members of the inspection team assessed the strengths and weaknesses of the work on combating illiteracy, universalizing education, and building a better society.studyin Nghe An. From there, suggestions and directions are given for Nghe An province to leverage its strengths and overcome limitations in planning the school network, and improving the quality of universal education…

Perform tasks effectively in the new phase.

Speaking at the meeting, Mr. Bui Dinh Long, Vice Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee, affirmed that Nghe An province has always paid attention to effectively implementing the work of combating illiteracy, universalizing education, and building a learning society. From the education sector and localities to the people, everyone is conscious of caring for and developing the cause of education. As a result, there are many good and creative models and approaches that achieve high effectiveness.

Members of the delegation from the Ministry of Education and Training highly appreciated the work of universalizing primary education in Nghe An. Photo: Cong Kien

However, the implementation process still faces certain difficulties such as a lack of facilities, a shortage of teachers in some localities, and the continued existence of combined classes in remote and disadvantaged areas…

In the coming period, the province will prioritize recruitment.teacherPrimary and preschool levels, and the working group proposed to the Ministry of Education and Training and the Government to increase the staffing quota to help Nghe An overcome the shortage of classroom teachers.

Comrade Bui Dinh Long – Vice Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee affirmed that Nghe An always pays attention to effectively implementing the work of combating illiteracy, universalizing education, and building a learning society. Photo: Cong Kien

Concluding the working session, Mr. Thai Van Tai, Director of the Primary Education Department and Head of the Working Group, affirmed that based on the inspection and survey results, Nghe An province was recommended by the Working Group to the Minister of Education and Training for recognition as the 25th province nationwide to achieve Level 3 universal primary education standards.

Comrade Thai Van Tai – Director of the Department of Primary Education – affirmed that he will propose to the Minister of Education and Training to recognize the province as the 25th in the country to achieve Level 3 universal primary education standards. Photo: Cong Kien

The Director of the Department of Primary Education also noted that in the new phase, Nghe An needs to continue to adhere closely to regulations to ensure effective implementation.planEducation, finding appropriate solutions, ensuring the right to education for people in the area…

Signing the inspection report, we request the Minister of Education and Training to recognize Nghe An province as having achieved Level 3 universal primary education standards. Photo: Cong Kien

At the end of the working session, representatives of the working group from the Ministry of Education and Training and the Steering Committee for Universal Education and Literacy Eradication of Nghe An province signed the inspection report, recommending that the Minister of Education and Training recognize Nghe An province as having achieved Level 3 standards for universal primary education.