“Light” in frontier classrooms

BHG - In the border area of ​​Yen Minh district, literacy classes are the "fire" that ignites faith, brings the light of knowledge and masters life to ethnic minorities. With that meaning, the Party Committee, government and the district's education sector have mobilized the entire political system to participate and implemented many new ways to organize effective classes.

BHG - In the border area of ​​Yen Minh district, literacy classes are the "fire" that ignites faith, brings the light of knowledge and masters life to ethnic minorities. With that meaning, the Party Committee, government and the district's education sector have mobilized the entire political system to participate and implemented many new ways to organize effective classes.

On summer evenings in June, along the small road leading to Phu Ty 2 school in Na Khe commune, villagers call each other to the literacy class. Some with gray hair, some women carrying their children on their backs quickly cross the familiar rocky slope to get to class. The small class near the border is headed by Mr. Hoang Van Son, Na Khe Secondary School for Ethnic Minorities. There are 17 villagers participating in the class, which started on April 22 and continues to study regularly every evening from Monday to Friday.

Police officers of Na Khe commune (Yen Minh) teach in an literacy class.

With blackboards and white chalk, the classroom in Phu Ty 2 village is also accompanied by teachers who are officers and soldiers of Na Khe Commune Police. This is also the first time that the local police force has participated in the literacy work in the area. Lieutenant Colonel Hoang Viet Tien, Head of the Commune Police, shared: The first time participating in a "special" task at the literacy classes in Lung Bung and Phu Ty 2 villages, I and my colleagues in the unit were very nervous. Being used to handling professional matters, now holding chalk to teach people each stroke and each calculation, I realize that this is also a way to get closer to the people, understand the people and learn perseverance. During the teaching process from April until now, the people have been very excited to participate and attend school regularly. In the class, there are 3-4 siblings, bringing their grandchildren to school, images that make me emotional and respectful.

Currently, Na Khe commune has opened 6 classes with 174 people participating. This is also the border locality that has opened many literacy classes and mobilized the most students. Among those who have spent 2/3 of their lives writing their names on the board for the first time is Ms. Ly Thi Pui, 60 years old, Dao ethnic group in Phu Ty 2 village. Due to the difficult life when children do not have the conditions to go to school, working in the fields all their lives, every time she goes to the doctor or has any documents, she only knows how to roll her fingers. Seeing her children and grandchildren read but do not understand anything also makes her feel sorry, so at the beginning of this year when the commune checked, she and the women in the village registered together. After nearly 2 months, Ms. Pui can now write her own name, she is more confident and realizes that learning is never too late.

Many women in border areas attend literacy classes.

With the goal of expanding literacy classes and improving people's knowledge in border areas, since the beginning of 2025, the Yen Minh DistrictEducation Department has coordinated with the Party Committee and authorities of 4 border communes including Na Khe, Bach Dich, Thang Mo, and Phu Lung to review the reality, determine the needs and classify target groups. In addition to the teaching force, the district has mobilized 100% of the classes to have Border Guards and Commune Police participating in teaching and carrying out the work of mobilizing and maintaining the number of students.

Comrade Tong Thi Ngan, Acting Head of the Education and Training Department of Yen Minh District, shared: The sector has established a clear coordination mechanism with local authorities and armed forces to ensure the sustainability and effectiveness of literacy classes. Identifying the Border Guard and Commune Police as forces trusted by the people will help attract students to classes and increase trust, consolidate solidarity, and contribute to maintaining local security and order. From April 22 to now, 16 literacy classes have been opened and maintained in 4 border communes with a total of 372 students.

Eradicating illiteracy is a difficult task, requiring a long-term commitment and facing many difficulties in the highland areas. The border classes in Yen Minh with the dedication of teachers, especially those with military ranks, will contribute to spreading and inspiring the journey of bringing knowledge to the highland people, opening up hope for a more stable and developed future.

Article and photos: PHAM HOAN

Source: https://baohagiang.vn/xa-hoi/202506/anh-sang-o-nhung-lop-hoc-bien-cuong-ff376b9/