TP HCM could print its own textbooks next year for students to borrow, while parents could still purchase them if needed, according to City Party Secretary Tran Luu Quang.

Moved by the sight of students struggling home in a torrential downpour, Nguyen Huu Tho High School principal wrote a heartfelt letter advising safety and allowing students to wear sandals to school the next day.

Students in several localities will not take the national high school graduation exam on computers next year, contrary to the Ministry of Education and Training's plans from July.

Principals and vice-principals are expected to receive allowances ranging from 0,35 to 0,7 times the base salary, with the highest being 1,8 million dong per month, generally an increase from current levels, according to the Ministry of Education and Training's proposal.

The Ministry of Education and Training takes responsibility for the textbook scarcity, stating that the country is currently short of about 4 million books, representing 1,5% of the total demand.

Parents were denied entry to a school meeting after arriving nearly one hour late for the 7h start time, with the principal stating their tardiness showed disrespect for the school.

Over 10 provinces and cities have announced rewards for teachers who directly mentor students achieving international awards, with Quang Ninh offering the highest at 350-525 million dong for a gold medal.

Nearly 150 students at Bui Thi Xuan High School are receiving free Don Ca Tai Tu lessons, one session per week.

Trung Gia Primary School parents expressed outrage after a 40,000 VND school lunch, consisting only of bean sprouts, minced meat, and one piece of skewered meat, was deemed 'meager', prompting the commune to immediately terminate the supplier's contract.

The principal of Nha Trang Primary School, a "mega-school" with over 10,500 students, stated no major management challenges have been encountered and will apply digital transformation to enhance work efficiency.

Hanoi plans to pilot a common assessment for mathematics, literature, and English, possibly with cross-marking, as a basis for future 10th grade admissions by selection, though immediate changes are not expected.

Three hundred eighty-five exemplary students were honored in the traditional ceremony of announcing successful candidates, re-enacting the Nguyen dynasty's ritual of recognizing those who passed examinations.

Nhieu Loc ward, spanning 1,71 square kilometers, has consolidated 15 schools into five, achieving a 66,67% reduction, the highest rate in Ho Chi Minh City.

Nearly 100 schools from preschool to junior high are merging and changing names as 14 communes and wards restructure public schools.