Ninh Bình Plans to Reduce 827 School Principals Amid Restructuring

Ninh Bình province is embarking on a significant restructuring of its public education system, which is expected to decrease the number of educational institutions by around 57%. This initiative will result in the reduction of approximately 827 school principals as part of efforts to streamline management and improve the quality of education.

The local government is currently seeking approval from the Provincial Party Committee for a plan that aims to consolidate schools into larger institutions with multiple campuses. This approach is designed to align with the two-tier governance model, while also reducing administrative overhead and increasing the number of teachers directly involved in instruction.

According to the proposed plan, the province will maintain 92 high schools and 23 centers for lifelong learning and vocational education. Additionally, all preschools, primary, and secondary schools will be reorganized. In areas with populations and land sizes below standard, each locality will retain one preschool, one primary school, and one secondary school. For the remaining localities, the goal is to have at least one school at each educational level, with some larger areas accommodating two to three schools per level.

In specific urban areas like Hoa Lư and Nam Định, plans include establishing five schools for each educational level. The restructuring also involves separating multi-level schools into distinct primary and secondary institutions within the same locality.

Once the restructuring is complete, the total number of educational institutions in Ninh Bình is expected to drop significantly, addressing issues of scattered and small-scale schools, as well as overlapping recruitment areas. However, officials emphasize that the changes will not disrupt students' education or limit their access to schooling.

The plan will affect over 9,000 educational staff, with a notable reduction in school management positions. Each school will retain only one principal, while others may be reassigned to deputy principal roles or other positions based on their qualifications and the needs of the educational system. Teachers will remain largely unaffected, with adjustments made only for specific subjects and class sizes.

Overall, this restructuring initiative aims to create a more efficient and effective educational environment while ensuring that the quality of education remains a top priority.