The floods caused by storm No. 11 have caused heavy damage to the education sector in Thai Nguyen. According to Director of the Department of Education and Training of Thai Nguyen Nguyen Ngoc Tuan, 180 educational establishments in the province were affected; 2 officials and teachers died; more than 11,600 textbooks were damaged. The total value of the converted damage is estimated at nearly 182 billion VND.
Up to now, although 100% of students in the area have returned to school normally with the cooperation of the whole society, there is still a shortage of textbooks, estimated at about 3,600 sets.
On the afternoon of October 18, during a visit and working session in Thai Nguyen , Minister Nguyen Kim Son directed the Ministry's functional units to coordinate with publishers to provide the missing books early next week.
The Minister also emphasized the need for thorough disinfection, ensuring hygiene, electrical safety, and school health , especially in dormitories and kitchens; urgently reviewing and making a list of repairs and replacements of damaged equipment to propose budget support, while at the same time mobilizing social resources and recommending the Central Government for support according to regulations on natural disaster prevention and control.
Minister of Education and Training Nguyen Kim Son visits schools damaged by floods and storm No. 11 (Photo: MOET).
Minister Nguyen Kim Son noted that in the coming time, Thai Nguyen province and the education sector need to prepare documents and investment portfolios to take advantage of capital from the National Target Program on modernization and improvement of education and training quality in the 2026-2035 period, in which priority is given to investment in educational facilities in riverside areas, streams, and low-lying areas.
In addition, the Minister requested local authorities to proactively develop plans to prevent and combat natural disasters and ensure school safety during the rainy and stormy season.
Source: https://dantri.com.vn/giao-duc/bo-truong-giao-duc-yeu-cau-cap-du-sgk-con-thieu-cho-hoc-sinh-thai-nguyen-20251019121216825.htm
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