Gia Lai calls for flexible, comprehensive measures to advance education reform

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Gia Lai’s education authorities have called for sweeping, flexible, and comprehensive measures to accelerate reforms in the second semester of the 2025-2026 academic year, as the province prepares to implement major national policies on educational transformation.

The direction was set by Pham Van Nam – Director of Gia Lai Department of Education and Training at a sector-wide conference on January 30, which reviewed first-semester outcomes and outlined priorities for the remainder of the school year.

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Overview of the midterm conference for the first semester and deployment of tasks for the second semester of the 2025-2026 academic year. Photo: T.D

Province prepares for implementation of Resolution No. 71-NQ/TW

The 2025–2026 academic year marks a pivotal period as the entire education system focuses on advising, developing, and enforcing Resolution No. 71-NQ/TW, issued on August 22, 2025 by the Politburo, aimed at driving breakthroughs in education and training. Officials noted that the year presents significant opportunities but also substantial challenges for Gia Lai.

Nearly 775,000 students and strong reform momentum

Deputy Director Tran Ba Cong – Deputy Director of Gia Lai Department of Education and Training reported that the province currently operates 1,394 preschools and general education schools, serving 774,502 students with a workforce of 39,680 teachers and staff.

He said learning facilities and equipment meet instructional requirements, and teaching activities are being reoriented toward comprehensive, fundamental innovation to enhance both student qualities and competencies. Under the motto “Discipline – Creativity – Breakthrough – Development,” Gia Lai continued to affirm its leading academic position with 120 national awards for excellent students, including one first prize.

The province also recorded strong progress in scientific and technical innovation, with 70 provincial-level winning projects and six selected for national competitions. Construction has begun on seven integrated boarding schools in border communes.

Digital transformation, he added, has gained momentum through initiatives such as “Digital Mass Education” and “Digital Lifelong Learning for All.” Teachers have been actively contributing to a shared digital learning resource repository, while STEM education has emerged as a key driver of pedagogical innovation.

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Delegates contribute ideas at the conference. Photo: T.D

Persistent shortages and digital gaps

Despite these advances, Director Pham Van Nam acknowledged multiple constraints:

– Localized shortages of teachers in several subjects, especially in remote and mountainous areas

– Gaps in functional rooms and teaching equipment required under the 2018 General Education Program

– Uneven adoption of digital transformation across schools

He urged comprehensive analysis to ensure effective solutions in the months ahead.

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Lê Thị Thu, Principal of Hùng Vương Specialized High School, proposes several solutions to successfully accomplish the tasks set for the second semester. Photo: T.D

Schools call for support on STEM, infrastructure, and exam readiness

School leaders at the conference discussed sector-wide challenges and proposed solutions for the second semester.

Principal Truong Quang Man – Principal of Nguyen Truong To High School No. 2 said STEM classrooms are essential for border-area schools with limited infrastructure, enabling students to access modern technology and develop scientific thinking. His school plans to maximize the use of its STEM classroom to foster innovative, research-oriented learning spaces.

Principal Le Thi Thu - Principal of Hung Vuong Specialized High School emphasized the need for comprehensive measures to improve performance in this year’s High School Graduation Exam, recommending province-wide mock exams to assess student capabilities and inform tailored school-level interventions.

For ethnic minority boarding schools, Principal Vo Thanh Nguyen – Principal of Ethnic Minority Boarding High School No. 2 highlighted recent investments in new dormitory buildings and a multipurpose hall. His school will continue innovating educational philosophy, content, and methodology to meet practical needs.

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Director of the Department of Education and Training Phạm Văn Nam presents Certificates of Merit from the Prime Minister to individuals with outstanding achievements in education and training, contributing to the cause of building socialism and defending the nation. Photo: T.D

Sector priorities for second semester

Director Pham Van Nam called on all units to rigorously implement central and provincial resolutions and projects on education; enhance discipline and internal unity; and strengthen the exemplary roles of teachers and administrators.

Key directives include:

– Optimizing school network organization and teacher allocation by job position

– Improving teaching quality across all levels

– Strictly enforcing regulations on extra classes and tutoring

– Accelerating digital transformation

– Piloting smart teaching models and integrated digital classrooms

– Prioritizing preparation for the 2026 High School Graduation Exam, particularly for Grade 12 students

With 2026 marking the first year of implementing the 14th National Party Congress Resolution and a critical year for advancing Resolution No. 71-NQ/TW, the Director urged synchronized and flexible deployment of all plans and programs to create momentum for major breakthroughs in provincial education.

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Individuals honored to receive Certificates of Merit from the Prime Minister for outstanding achievements in education and training. Photo: T.D

Honors awarded

Two individuals from Gia Lai’s education sector were awarded the Third-Class Labor Medal by the President, while 17 others received Certificates of Merit from the Prime Minister for outstanding contributions to education and training.

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