Vietnam Trials Increased Teaching Hours, Reduced Teacher Quotas in Education Reform
Ho Chi Minh City has launched a pilot program in seven schools to increase teaching hours per teacher by 1-2 hours per week, following a proposal from the Ministry of Education and Training. Concurrently, reductions in teacher quotas for junior and high schools are being considered, aiming to address a nationwide teacher shortage.
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