A bright spot in education in ethnic minority areas.

According to a report from the Department of Ethnic Minorities and Religions, the province currently has 415,970 Khmer people (accounting for 11.02% of the population). In recent years, in addition to policies supporting the development of ethnic minority areas, the province has paid great attention to investing in education, improving facilities and equipment for teaching and learning, helping to raise the intellectual level of the Khmer people.

According to a report from the Department of Ethnic Minorities and Religions, the province currently has 415,970 Khmer people (accounting for 11.02% of the population). In recent years, in addition to policies supporting the development of ethnic minority areas, the province has paid great attention to investing in education , improving facilities and equipment for teaching and learning, helping to raise the intellectual level of the Khmer people.

Commending students from Tra Cu Ethnic Boarding Secondary and High School for winning prizes in the provincial-level excellent student competition.

In particular, investment in infrastructure and student welfare at ethnic minority boarding schools has received significant attention. During the 2021-2025 period, the province invested over 100 billion VND in infrastructure and equipment for these schools. Specifically for 2025, the province allocated over 11.9 billion VND to upgrade these schools and purchase equipment to support digital transformation.

According to Mr. Thach Tha Lai, Deputy Director of the Department of Education and Training, education and training in ethnic minority areas continues to see many positive changes, and the quality of education is constantly improving. The percentage of Khmer ethnic minority students attending school at all levels has increased year by year, while the dropout rate has decreased significantly. The number of Khmer students admitted to universities and vocational training institutions is increasing, contributing to improving the quality of human resources and serving the industrialization and modernization of agriculture and rural areas in the province.

At Tra Cu Ethnic Boarding Secondary and High School, in the 2025-2026 school year, 100% of students achieved a "good" rating in their training, 182 out of 489 students received the "excellent student" title (37.22%), and 254 out of 489 students received the "good student" title (51.94%). The school also won 1 third prize and 4 consolation prizes in the provincial-level excellent student competition; 3 third prizes and many consolation prizes in the provincial-level excellent student competition using handheld calculators; 1 second prize and 1 third prize in the provincial-level English public speaking competition, 1 consolation prize in the Khmer public speaking competition; 1 second prize and 3 consolation prizes in the provincial-level clean handwriting competition in Khmer; and 1 consolation prize in the provincial-level competition for students with startup ideas.

Mr. Diep Chanh Tha, Principal of Tra Cu Ethnic Boarding Secondary and High School, said: "Thanks to the full and timely attention from leaders at all levels, the school has overcome difficulties, successfully implemented innovative teaching methods, applied information technology, and digital transformation in teaching, effectively carrying out the training of Khmer students, contributing to improving the overall quality of education in ethnic minority areas. Every year, the school maintains a 100% enrollment rate, and the quality of education improves year after year. In particular, in the 2025-2026 school year, the school had students recognized by the Ministry of Ethnic Minorities and Religions as outstanding ethnic minority students."

Student Kim Hoang Anh, from class 12A2, expressed: "During my years at school, my classmates and I have always been loved, guided, and supported by our teachers, like family. They have imparted knowledge and taught us how to live well! Preparing for the upcoming graduation exam, I will strive to study hard and achieve high results as a token of gratitude to my parents and teachers who have cared for and educated me throughout my school years."

Besides boarding schools, general education schools in the Khmer-populated areas are also striving to effectively implement the emulation movement of good teaching and good learning, effectively achieving the goal of raising the intellectual level of the Khmer people, creating a strong shift in the development of education in ethnic minority areas.

Long Hiep High School currently has 730 students, of which approximately 78% are Khmer. Although some students still face difficulties in their learning conditions, with uneven access to digital learning materials and equipment; and limited facilities and equipment for practical work and experiments, the school's management and teaching staff are always striving to improve the quality of education. Teachers foster a spirit of unity and responsibility, actively innovating teaching methods and effectively applying information technology; while also closely coordinating with families in managing and supporting students' learning, creating motivation for them to strive for academic excellence.

Mr. Kim Ngoc An - Principal of Long Hiep High School, presents awards to students who achieved excellent results in the 2015-2026 school year.

Mr. Kim Ngoc An, Principal of Long Hiep High School, said: "The school has received significant investment in facilities to meet the teaching requirements in the area with a large Khmer population. The teaching staff is always conscious of innovation and improving the quality of teaching, actively coordinating activities to support students, contributing to motivating their learning spirit, reducing the risk of dropping out, and creating conditions for students to fully participate in educational activities. As a result, in the 2025-2026 school year, the school's teachers and students achieved many remarkable results."

Mr. Phan Trong Duc, Head of the Parent Representative Board of Long Hiep High School, expressed: "I am very grateful for the care, attention, and proper guidance of the teachers. Besides academic knowledge, the children have also learned soft skills and developed better personalities. Especially in a commune where over 80% of the population is Khmer, seeing our children become more confident, know how to work, solve problems, and explore their abilities creatively, we have high hopes and confidence in the future development of our locality."

The 2025-2026 school year concluded with many outstanding achievements of teachers and students in their studies and training. We believe that, with many policies investing in the development of education in Khmer ethnic minority areas, in the coming school years, students from schools in Khmer ethnic minority areas of the province will continue to shine, creating a foundation for the development of human resources among ethnic minorities, contributing to the preservation, protection, and promotion of the cultural identity of ethnic groups and the socio-economic development of the province.

Text and photos: NGOC XOAN

Source: https://baovinhlong.com.vn/xa-hoi/giao-duc-dao-tao/202606/diem-sang-giao-duc-vung-dong-bao-dan-toc-thieu-so-5182777/