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Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone has called on education authorities, teachers, parents, students and society as a whole to strengthen efforts to improve education quality and address remaining challenges as the 2026–2027 academic year begins.
(KPL) Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone has called on education authorities, teachers, parents, students and society as a whole to strengthen efforts to improve education quality and address remaining challenges as the 2026–2027 academic year begins.
In his message marking the new academic year, the Prime Minister reaffirmed that the Party and Government regard education and human resource development as national priorities, emphasizing the principle that education must move ahead of other areas of development and place people at the centre.
He commended education administrators, teachers, students, local authorities and development partners for their contributions during the 2025–2026 academic year, particularly in improving school infrastructure, expanding school meals in remote areas, promoting non-formal education, increasing student allowances and reducing school dropout rates.
For the new academic year, he called for stronger measures to address teacher shortages, reduce dropout rates, improve vocational and higher education enrolment, and enhance teaching quality through modern techniques and technology.
The Prime Minister urged teachers to uphold professional ethics and continuously improve teaching methods, while encouraging parents to ensure their children remain in school through at least compulsory lower-secondary education.
He also called on students to study diligently and develop good character, and urged communities, organizations and businesses to support schools and help create a favourable learning environment.
He expressed his hope that the 2026–2027 academic year would bring greater achievements and contribute to the continued development of Lao education and human resources.
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