August 21, Department of Education and Training held a meeting to sum up school year of 2011-2012 and propose operation plan for 2012-2013. Director of Department of Education and Training, Mr. Duong The Phuong receives merit certificate of the ministry As reported, the school year of 2011-2012 saw great achievements with higher rate of successful graduation. In every teaching and learning grade, innovation of teaching methodology, testing, and evaluation saw great efforts for standardized or higher standardized achievements. Construction of facilities and teaching equipments has been promoted together with policies for teachers, students, and HR projects to improve education quality. In 2012-2013, education and training sector keeps improving in sustainable development with robust management. Teaching staffs are more qualified while teaching equipments have been upgraded. On this occasion, Ministry of Education and Training awarded merit certificates to Department of Education and Training for completion of tasks. The ministry also awarded ‘elite flags’ to movements of Phu Dong Sports Festival. Two individuals were awarded with merit certificate for achievements in building friendly schools and active students. Provincial People’s Committee also awarded emulation flag to 12 schools and 12 groups for excellent work in 2011-2012 school year. Reported by A. Sang – Translated by Vi Bao