Education minister talks on various educational matters at NA meeting
National Assembly Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue on November 11 asked the Ministry of Education and Training (MoIT) to continue work on mechanisms and policies to support employees and employers affected by COVID-19 in both public and private educational establishments.
Minister of Education and Training Nguyen Kim Son speaks at the working session. (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – National Assembly ChairmanVuong Dinh Hue on November 11 asked the Ministry of Education and Training (MoIT)to continue work on mechanisms and policies to support employees and employers affected by COVID-19 inboth public and private educational establishments.
The top legislator made the request at the end of aQ&A session on education-training matters as part of the second sitting ofthe 15th legislature.
He said the hearing session touched upon many issuesin the educational sector, including those regarding the quality of teachingand learning, and continued educational reform amid COVID-19, with a total of 28 legislators putting questions and 10 others joining the debate.
Minister of Education and Training Nguyen Kim Son hasshown his confidence and understanding about matters within his remit, Huesaid, adding that Son gave detailed answers to the raised questions.
The minister also pointed out difficulties andsolutions that should be rolled out in the time ahead for each educational level.
Noting NA deputies' request that the MoIT closely coordinatewith the Ministry of Health and localities to consider vaccinating childrenagainst COVID-19 at an early date, Chairman Hue said vaccination is the prerequisite conditionto reopen schools.
Therefore, a clear strategy and specific plans and roadmaps for the work are needed to bring students back to school, he said.
Regarding the organisation of the 2022 high schoolgraduation and university entrance exam, Hue said the ministry should early complete the plans for the exams. He also urged the ministry to allocate sufficient funding for the implementation of policies towards students in ethnicminority-inhabited and mountainous areas, and narrowing educational gap betweenrural and urban areas. /.
Legislators will meet in-person from November 8-13, also the final week of the second session of the 15th National Assembly, to discuss important matters.
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Minister of Education and Training Nguyen Kim Son speaks at the working session. (Photo: VNA) 
