Proposal of nearly 600 billion VND to build 3 boarding schools in Dak Lak border area

The Dak Lak Department of Education and Training has just proposed nearly 600 billion VND to build, expand and renovate 3 inter-level boarding schools in border communes, to create better learning conditions for students in remote areas according to Resolution 298 of the Government.

Building boarding schools in border areas

Talking to Thanh Nien reporter, Ms. Le Thi Thanh Xuan, Director of Dak Lak Department of Education and Training, said that the unit has sent a document to the Provincial People's Committee advising on the construction of 3 inter-level boarding schools in the border communes of Ia Rve, Ia Lop and Buon Don. This is a specific step to implement Resolution 298 of the Government, at the same time creating a safe and modern learning and living environment for children of ethnic minorities.

According to Ms. Xuan, the Dak Lak Department of Education and Training has proactively coordinated with relevant departments, branches and local authorities to review the needs, scale, land fund and investment capital sources.

"Work such as determining the location, area, land origin, compensation plan and site clearance have all been completed. We have closely coordinated with border communes to ensure feasibility when implementing the project," said Ms. Xuan.

Life of people in Dak Lak border area is still full of difficulties.

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Although the Ministry of Education and Training and central ministries and branches have not yet issued detailed instructions on the implementation of Resolution 298, the Dak Lak Department of Education and Training has proactively prepared all necessary contents. The unit also requested the Provincial People's Committee to allow a delay in developing a detailed plan until there is guidance from the central government, to ensure consistency and effectiveness.

Based on a survey of student needs for the 2026-2030 period, the Dak Lak Department of Education and Training has established a list and investment plan with a total proposed budget of VND 585 billion for 3 projects to build boarding schools in border areas.

Ensuring education standards and quality in border areas

According to the Dak Lak Department of Education and Training, the investment scale of the three inter-level boarding schools mentioned above has increased compared to the initial proposal. After reviewing, the student population in the three communes of Ia Rve, Ia Lop, and Buon Don all exceeded the 30 classes as instructed by the Ministry of Education and Training, requiring an increase in the number of classrooms, dormitories, and auxiliary facilities.

In addition, the area and design of the construction items recommended by the National Institute of Architecture are larger than the previous model, in order to fully meet the standards of teaching, living and physical training. Some existing items that are no longer suitable for the new functional zoning plan will be demolished or renovated to change their functions.

Flag-raising ceremony at an elementary school deep in the forest in the Buon Don border area

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According to the representative of the Department of Education and Training of Dak Lak, the construction of boarding schools in border areas does not stop at building classrooms, but also involves investing in synchronous infrastructure, from the system of roads, electricity, water supply to fire prevention and fighting. These are important factors to ensure the safety and sustainability of schools in border areas.

Currently, many teaching equipment in border schools are old, damaged and no longer suitable for the 2018 General Education Program. Therefore, the Department of Education and Training of Dak Lak recommends investing in new equipment to ensure synchronous and modern facilities according to Government standards.

Facilities of schools in the border area of ​​Dak Lak province have shown signs of deterioration.

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According to the Dak Lak Department of Education and Training, increasing the scale and investment capital is necessary to improve the quality of education in border areas, helping students have an environment to study, practice physical training and develop comprehensively, not inferior to other developed areas.

"This is not just about building schools, but about building a solid future for children of ethnic minorities in the border areas of the Fatherland," Ms. Xuan shared.

The Department of Education and Training of Dak Lak is proposing that the Provincial People's Committee consider and report to the Ministry of Education and Training and the Ministry of Finance to synthesize and submit to competent authorities to arrange funding and soon implement the project to build 3 boarding schools in the border area, contributing to the sustainable development of Dak Lak education and narrowing the regional gap.

Source: https://thanhnien.vn/de-xuat-gan-600-ti-dong-xay-3-truong-noi-tru-vung-bien-gioi-dak-lak-185251008153449186.htm