Teachers Mobilized for Landscaping Duties Spark Backlash in Vietnam
Teachers at a school in central Vietnam were ordered to perform landscaping duties at a local heritage site as part of preparations for a cultural event, sparking protests over tasks outside their professional scope. This move potentially contradicts Ministry of Education directives, prompting local authorities to acknowledge the error and consider assigning the tasks to youth organizations.
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