Education

MoES and Australian Delegation Visit Xiangkhouang to Strengthen Inclusive Education

A high-level delegation led by Mrs. Daravone Kittiphanh, Vice Minister of Education and Sports (MoES) of Lao PDR , and Ms. Benita Sommerville, Deputy Ambassador at the Australian Embassy, visited Xiangkhouang Province from 10–12 December to review progress in improving teaching quality and promoting inclusive classroom practices. The visit highlighted the school-based Continuing Professional Development (CPD) system and the new Grade 1 Spoken Lao approach being implemented with Australian support through the BEQUAL program. The delegation observed how these two initiatives are beginning to transform teaching and learning across the country.

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