Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has directed the Ministry of Education and Training (MOET) to urgently study and draft specific regulations for managing student Internet usage, ensuring alignment with Vietnamese cultural values and drawing on international experience.

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The Prime Minister sends his heartfelt gratitude to all generations of teachers who have dedicated themselves to the noble cause of education. Photo: Nhat Bac

On the afternoon of November 15, the Prime Minister met with exemplary teachers in celebration of Vietnam Teachers' Day, which falls on November 20.

Speaking at the meeting, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh reaffirmed that the Party and the State have always considered education and training a top national priority, playing a vital role in shaping and developing each individual's character and capabilities.

The Prime Minister extended his deepest gratitude to generations of teachers who have passionately and tirelessly devoted themselves to the mission of “nurturing human beings.”

He emphasized that education and training help shape the "Virtue - Intelligence - Physical fitness - Aesthetics" of each person. It is the most important factor to ensure a breakthrough in human resource development, especially high-quality human resources to support rapid and sustainable national growth.

According to the Prime Minister, more than ever, it is necessary to prioritize all available resources and create effective mechanisms and policies to achieve a real breakthrough in education and training, firmly establishing it as the most critical foundation for the country’s development.

Discussing the Politburo’s Resolution No. 71 on transformative education and training reform, he said the resolution carries profound strategic significance, laying out a path to high-quality workforce development that supports Vietnam’s sustainable advancement.

The resolution introduces a unique, preferential compensation policy for educators, including a minimum 70% professional allowance for teachers and 30% for staff at preschools and general education institutions, and 100% for teachers working in extremely difficult, remote, border, island, or ethnic minority areas.

The Politburo also approved the construction of 248 boarding schools in border communes. This is a major policy decision with deep political, social, and humanitarian meaning, showing the special attention of the Party and State to border communities and to the teachers who “plant knowledge” in these remote regions.

The Prime Minister acknowledged the tireless efforts and silent sacrifices of teachers who dedicate themselves to "planting the seeds of knowledge, nurturing dreams, and turning aspirations into reality" for generations of students. For many teachers, education is not just a profession but a passion and a sacred mission.

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Prime Minister: Each teacher should continue to be a shining example of virtue, dedication, and love for both the profession and students. Photo: Nhat Bac

Looking ahead, the Prime Minister called for improving the quality of education at all levels, especially in higher education, with a focus on substance and depth.

He instructed the education ministry to review and optimize the school network - including preschools, general education, continuing education, special needs education, and teacher training colleges.

Policies for tuition exemption and support for preschoolers and school-age children must be effectively implemented.

Schools and classrooms must be built to meet learning demands aligned with urbanization and population shifts. The Prime Minister emphasized that 100 schools must be completed and ready for use by August 2026.

The Prime Minister directed MOET to work with the Ministry of Home Affairs and other relevant bodies to formulate policies that ensure teachers, especially preschool teachers, receive salaries that truly reflect their efforts.

He also stressed the need to prevent and combat school violence, protect teachers and students, and enhance crime and social issue prevention in educational settings, particularly regarding drug abuse.

"We must firmly eliminate negative practices in the education sector and maintain a respectful environment between teachers and students," he said, emphasizing the importance of upholding the principle: “Teachers must be exemplary, and students must be disciplined” in both morality and knowledge.

The Prime Minister also instructed MOET to promptly research and issue specific regulations on student Internet use. These regulations must be culturally appropriate, incorporate international best practices, support access to global knowledge, foster intelligence and creativity, and at the same time ensure a healthy digital environment and guard against harmful content.

Tran Thuong