Teachers’ Day: The whole country shows deep gratitude to teachers

The Vietnamese State has issued a wide range of policies to raise the quality of education and training sector, particularly the capacity of teachers, lecturers and managers, by qualifying teachers and updating teaching methods, stated Deputy PM, Minister of Education and Training Nguyễn Thiện Nhân.

Deputy PM Nhân made the statement on the Việt Nam Teachers' Day at an interview with VGP on the future goals of the sector as well as the State's accountability to teachers who are nurturing the country’s future masters.

The Ministry of Education and Training has also cooperated with the Singapore Education Institute to train 500 rectors for secondary schools.

To improve the living standards and working conditions for teachers in remote, disadvantaged and mountainous areas, in 2008, the Government has implemented the Program to build solid schools and public houses for teachers in these areas. 

Until now, over 30,000 teachers have received their new homes.

Acknowledging significant contributions made by over 1 million teachers throughout the country, the Deputy PM stressed that "The country’s prosperity much depends on the performance of over 1 million teachers. It is an lofty mission of teachers".

Citing the teachers' contributions to the country's education and training sector

To celebrate the Việt Nam Teachers' Day this year, many activities have been organized across the country.

Particularly, State President Nguyễn Minh Triết on November 17 signed a Decision, conferring the titles “People’s Teacher” to 101 teachers and the “Eminent Teacher” to 815 ones for their outstanding contributions to the development of education sector.