Drawing from over 40 years of experience in the education sector, Distinguished Teacher Chu Xuan Thanh - former Head of the Secondary Education Department (Ho Chi Minh City Department of Education and Training), emphasized that education must be oriented towards people, for the genuine happiness of the people.
In the documents presented to the 14th National Congress, our Party affirmed the ideology of "the people are the foundation" - the people are the center, the subject, the goal, and the driving force of development.
In the context of education, this ideology demands that all policies and initiatives be geared towards improving the quality of learning, developing human potential, and bringing lasting happiness to the people.
According to Distinguished Educator Chu Xuan Thanh, education should not be viewed simply as a technical activity or one driven solely by the pursuit of achievements.
He believed that the teaching profession is, first and foremost, a persistent journey of nurturing and perfecting human beings.
"The teaching profession is not just about income; more importantly, it's about the mission of teaching people to become good human beings. When humanistic values are properly placed, education retains its core meaning," he expressed.
From the perspective of someone with many years of experience in management, Mr. Thanh believes that the spirit of "the people are the foundation" must first and foremost be demonstrated within the teaching staff and education management officials.
It's not just about professional responsibility, but also about treating people, colleagues, and students with empathy and humanity.
From a different perspective, Mr. Thanh argues that approaching education merely as a service would make it difficult to fully reflect the nature and mission of education.
The "People are the Foundation" philosophy demands that educational policies and activities stem from the genuine needs and interests of the people.
When people don't clearly see the value that learning brings to themselves, their families, and society, both in the present and in the long term, then even with many technological solutions, it will be difficult to achieve sustainable results.
Mr. Thanh further shared that education only truly fulfills its role when learners clearly understand the value of knowledge to life. Learning is the foundation for sustainable development.
Historical experience has shown that, in the most difficult times, bold and decisive policies, stemming from the long-term interests of the people, have created turning points for the country.
"Like in the early 1990s, during the time of Prime Minister Vo Van Kiet, the North-South 500kV power line program was a testament to a vision for the people and for long-term development," he cited as an example.
Discussing current challenges, Distinguished Educator Chu Xuan Thanh frankly stated that it is impossible to rely solely on improving income to fundamentally address the deviant behaviors in education.
"Some argue that simply raising salaries will eliminate corruption among officials and teachers. But the reality is not that simple. People still feel the burden of educational costs very clearly, especially in urban areas. Tuition fee waivers, if not accompanied by transparency and good control, will ultimately still force students to contribute through other means," he said.
From that perspective, he argued that what was more important was building an education system based on trust, responsibility, and impartiality.
When educational policies stem from real-life situations, respect the feelings of the people, and aim for the long-term benefit of society, then the idea of "the people are the foundation" will truly come to life.
"Education for the happiness of the people is not just a slogan. It's a process of doing things genuinely, thinking genuinely, and delivering real value to learners. When people see their children studying in a humane, high-quality environment, they will trust and support education," Mr. Thanh emphasized.
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