Hanoi Party Secretary Nguyen Duy Ngoc talks about the challenges of education in the capital

Mr. Nguyen Duy Ngoc, Secretary of the Hanoi Party Committee, requested the entire education sector to pay attention to and perform well a number of specific tasks, including implementing the motto "teachers are teachers, students are students"; and respecting the honor of teachers.

On the morning of November 11, the Hanoi Department of Education and Training held a ceremony to honor typical advanced models and outstanding teachers in the Hanoi Education and Training sector in 2025 and celebrate the 43rd anniversary of Vietnamese Teachers' Day (November 20, 1982 - November 20, 2025).

Attending and speaking at the ceremony, Mr. Nguyen Duy Ngoc, Secretary of the Hanoi Party Committee, sent his regards and deep gratitude to generations of teachers in the capital.

Mr. Nguyen Duy Ngoc, Politburo member, Secretary of the Hanoi Party Committee, spoke at the ceremony. Photo: Thanh Hung.

Mr. Ngoc said that this year, the Hanoi education sector has made great efforts to achieve many outstanding achievements. In particular, Hanoi has affirmed its leading position in the country in terms of comprehensive and key education quality, with many students winning national and international awards. The rate of high school graduates in Hanoi has reached the highest level in the past 20 years. This is the result of innovative teaching methods and the sense of responsibility and creativity of Hanoi's teaching staff.

However, the challenges on the development path of the education and training sector in Hanoi are also enormous, requiring great efforts in the new era of development. In particular, it is necessary to implement solutions to thoroughly overcome the shortcomings and limitations that have lasted for many years, such as: There is a gap between the inner city and the suburbs, and areas far from the center; the teaching staff and school facilities in some places do not meet the requirements; the vocational education system has not developed proportionately; negative phenomena, achievement disease, extra teaching and learning not in accordance with regulations; school violence, traffic violations by students; food hygiene and safety in schools... still sometimes and in some places cause frustration.

Mr. Nguyen Duy Ngoc, Politburo member, Secretary of the Hanoi Party Committee and Minister of Education and Training Nguyen Kim Son presented the Government's Excellent Emulation Flag to the Hanoi Department of Education and Training. Photo: Viet Thanh.

The Secretary of the Hanoi Party Committee requested the entire education sector to pay attention to and perform well a number of tasks, including completing the review and supplementing of the school network planning until 2030, with a vision to 2045, to ensure enough schools, classes, and teachers to meet people's learning needs.

Develop projects and programs to improve leadership, management and development capacity of teachers and managers. He also noted to resolutely rectify negative practices and achievements in education; implement the motto "teachers are teachers, students are students", respect the honor of teachers, honor teachers in accordance with the spirit of Resolution 71 of the Politburo.

In addition, the Secretary of the Hanoi Party Committee requested to improve digital capacity for teachers and students. Develop and deploy smart digital education applications and tools such as textbooks, smart curriculum, and shared learning materials. Coordinate with relevant units of the Ministry of Education and Training to advise on the gradual implementation of 10th grade entrance exams and high school graduation exams on computers.

Along with that, focus on teaching foreign languages, especially English, and gradually make this foreign language the second language in schools; fully prepare conditions to implement teaching 2 sessions/day.

“In addition to teaching knowledge content according to the prescribed program, it is necessary to strengthen education for students about life skills, practical skills, knowing how to love, sympathize, share with people around them, and have a sense of responsibility to the community and society. Pay more attention to physical education to create a generation of healthy young people, comprehensively developed in morality, intelligence, physical fitness and aesthetics,” said Mr. Ngoc.

Secretary of the Hanoi Party Committee Nguyen Duy Ngoc and Minister of Education and Training Nguyen Kim Son presented the Labor Medal and Certificate of Merit to outstanding collectives and teachers of the Hanoi education sector in 2025. Photo: Viet Thanh.

He also emphasized the need to pay special attention to the teaching staff - the soul engineers of the people of the capital. "I hope that every teacher will constantly learn, innovate, spread positive energy, and arouse aspirations in every student," said Mr. Ngoc.

The Secretary of the Hanoi Party Committee affirmed the view: “Investing in education is investing in the future of Hanoi. Caring for education is caring for the long-term, sustainable development of the capital. The Party Committee will soon issue an action program to implement Resolution 71 of the Politburo, at the same time strengthen direction and create all conditions for the capital's education sector to have a breakthrough development. The city will continue to research and perfect the remuneration policy, creating the best conditions for teachers to feel secure in their work, to contribute and be creative. Any difficulties or problems that teachers reflect and make recommendations, we will resolve as quickly as possible, without avoiding any issues.”

At the ceremony, 32 groups and 75 individuals of the Hanoi Department of Education and Training were honored and awarded at the State level. Of which, 2 units were awarded the First Class Labor Medal, 3 units were awarded the Second Class Labor Medal, 23 units were awarded the Third Class Labor Medal. In addition, 8 groups were awarded the Government's Excellent Emulation Flag; 11 groups and 44 individuals of the Hanoi Department of Education and Training were awarded Certificates of Merit by the Prime Minister.

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