By December 31, 2025, all provinces had plans to reduce schools and management jobs. This meant 457 preschools, 914 general schools, and 709 management jobs were cut.

The Ministry gave guidelines to reduce school units by at least 30%. This could mean over 11,000 schools are reduced by August 30, 2026.

VietNamNet talked to Dr. Vu Minh Duc about the school changes. He is the director of the Department of Teachers and Educational Administrators.

What are the benefits of changing the school network and moving over 20,000 managers?

This change is not just about merging schools. It changes the education model and how schools are run to improve quality.

First, it makes the school system more efficient by picking good managers.

Second, schools will have more freedom and use technology to reduce paperwork, focusing on teaching.

Third, it helps use former managers as teachers, reducing unnecessary expenses and balancing teacher numbers.

How did the Ministry find out what managers, teachers, and staff think, and what policies were suggested?

Changing the school network is a big revolution. It affects some managers, teachers, and staff. The Ministry advises making policies to minimize negative impacts.

With such a big change, some people may have to compromise. The goal is to make the education system better and smoother.

Existing schools will become part of a main school. Students can still learn at their usual locations, and parents don't have to worry.

Schools will be rearranged into large schools with satellite campuses. The Ministry lets local areas choose based on their conditions.

Over 20,000 managers will be moved, with about 11,000 going back to teaching. What criteria will pick new school heads?

Moving staff during the change is a challenge. It needs a fair and transparent evaluation of managers' abilities.

Local authorities can pick new school heads based on past achievements. Later, competitive exams can be used for new terms.

Big schools need principals with stronger management skills. What plans does the Ministry have to improve these skills?

Principals need new skills, moving from administration to strategic governance. The Ministry will provide training focusing on key areas.

One key area is changing how principals think, from administration to governance.

Another area is planning and developing the school, including risk management.

Principals also need to manage staff, motivate teachers, and evaluate performance based on student progress.

They need to know how to manage finances and assets for large schools.

Quality management is also important, assessing how education quality improves.

Lastly, principals need to communicate well and build partnerships with parents and students.

Thanh Hung