A bright spot in education in the disadvantaged Krông Búk region.

Located in a disadvantaged area, Phan Chu Trinh Secondary School (Krong Buk commune) once faced a challenging problem regarding infrastructure and teaching equipment. However, through the proactive, flexible approach and the spirit of unity of the teaching staff, the school has made breakthroughs and become a shining example of quality teaching and learning.

Teachers are innovating.

In the 2025-2026 school year, Phan Chu Trinh Secondary School will have 964 students, of which over 75% are ethnic minority students. From the beginning of the school year, the school has changed its professional development methods towards lesson study and the application of artificial intelligence (AI) in teaching, testing, and student assessment. Many teachers proactively use AI to design lesson plans, build digital learning materials, create interactive questions, and support student self-learning. As a result, lessons have become more lively and engaging, helping students become more interested in learning and proactively access knowledge.

Students at Phan Chu Trinh Secondary School (Krong Buk commune) participate in a STEM lesson, creating digital learning materials to support their studies.

In particular, during the past school year, Phan Chu Trinh Secondary School was selected to host the STEM education , AI application, and digital transformation workshop of Cluster 7 of secondary schools. The workshop served as a forum for teachers to exchange experiences in STEM teaching, share effective methods in innovating teaching methods, and apply technology suitable to the facilities and specific characteristics of ethnic minority students in disadvantaged areas.

"The greatest value of the 'Anonymous QR Code combined with Digital Risk Map' model lies in its effectiveness in preventing violence at its root, contributing to the formation of a positive behavioral culture among students. Building on this result, the school will continue to promote the comprehensive application of digital transformation in management, teaching, and life skills education for students."

Mr. Cao Van Lam , Principal of Phan Chu Trinh Secondary School

Mr. Tran Quoc Bao, Head of the Natural Science - Physical Education Department at Phan Chu Trinh Secondary School, shared: “Previously, many teachers were hesitant about technology, but after training and directly applying AI to lesson planning, lesson design has become more engaging and time-saving. Most importantly, students are enthusiastic and proactive in accessing knowledge.”

Creative students

Thanks to professional advancements, the school's educational quality has continued to improve in recent years. The percentage of students achieving good or excellent academic performance at the end of the school year is over 54%. Notably, in the 2025-2026 school year, the school had 4 students win prizes in the provincial-level Internet English Olympiad (IOE), 6 students win prizes in the provincial-level Violympic online mathematics competition, and 17 students win prizes in the provincial-level Violympic natural science competition.

In addition to excelling in academic subjects, the school's students also demonstrate their creative abilities through intellectual competitions. A prime example is the project "The Digital Campfire: Short-Format Communication and the Reshaping of Ede Cultural Transmission Methods" by two students, HY WiAn Mlô (8C) and Lê Bảo Chi (8A), which won second prize in the Provincial High School Science and Technology Research Competition organized by the Department of Education and Training.

An anonymous QR code reflecting the risk of school violence is publicly displayed at the gate of Phan Chu Trinh Secondary School (Krong Buk commune).

Faced with the increasingly complex issue of school violence, in April 2026, Phan Chu Trinh Secondary School implemented the "Anonymous QR Code combined with Digital Risk Map" model. This unique technological solution was researched and developed by three students, Do Khanh Huyen (9C), Hoang Thi Thanh Quy (7A), and Pham Anh Thu (7D), under the guidance of teachers from the Natural Science - Physical Education Department.

To facilitate students' reporting, the school has placed QR codes in corners of hallways, reading areas, and in front of the school gate. When students scan the QR code to submit anonymous reports, the system automatically categorizes them for processing. Incidents involving physical altercations trigger a red alert so that security personnel and the Head of the Student Union can handle them within 5 minutes; instances of conflict or bullying are switched to a yellow alert so that homeroom teachers can promptly identify and mediate. Furthermore, the reported data is compiled into a digital risk map, allowing the school's management to adjust surveillance cameras and coordinate with the local police for patrols during peak hours.

Shortly after its implementation, the model received over 42 reports, promptly preventing 6 altercations and successfully mediating 17 school conflicts. This practical effectiveness led Phan Chu Trinh Secondary School's initiative to win first prize at the provincial level in the 3rd School Order and Violence Prevention Initiative Competition in 2026. It was also the only representative selected by the Dak Lak Department of Education and Training to compete at the national level.

Nhu Quynh

Source: https://baodaklak.vn/van-hoa-xa-hoi/giao-duc/202605/diem-sang-giao-duc-o-vung-kho-krong-buk-28d555d/