Social development

Education and training

PM cancels modern learning center program to rid “Double-standards” in public schools

Prime Minister Hun Manet announced the abolition of the Modern Learning Center (MLC) because of the lack of state management stemming from two standards of learning in schools. ...

Khuon Narim
https://cambojanews.com/pm-cancels-modern-learning-center-program-to-rid-double-standards-in-public-schools/

Fast track for education: Manet orders examinations for contract teachers to go full-time

Prime Minister Hun Manet has issued an order to conduct examinations that will allow contract teachers to obtain full-time teacher status in primary education. He described the approach as “killing two birds with one stone”, as it will allow experienced teachers to secure permanent positions. ...

Niem Chheng
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/fast-track-for-education-manet-orders-examinations-for-contract-teachers-to-go-full-time

MoEYS recognises 144 schools as model schools

The Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports (MoEYS) has announced the recognition of 144 schools as model schools and encourages other schools to continue to improve and fully implement the model school standards in the coming years. ...

Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501644535/moeys-recognises-144-schools-as-model-schools/

Manet: New textbook contains no historical distortions, barely mentions Vietnam

Prime Minister Hun Manet has responded to public criticism of the cover of a 6th grade history textbook, explaining that the inclusion of the Win-Win Monument on the cover art does not imply that Cambodia should be grateful to Vietnam. ...

Niem Chheng
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/manet-new-text-book-contains-no-historical-distortions-barely-mentions-vietnam

Business and Human Rights Law Group report: Cambodia must act fast to offset US Aid cuts

A new analysis by the Business and Human Rights Law Group (BHRLG) warns that the suspension of US aid to Cambodia threatens critical sectors like health, education, and mine clearance, putting thousands of lives at risk. ...

Seoung Nimol
https://cambojanews.com/business-and-human-rights-law-group-report-cambodia-must-act-fast-to-offset-us-aid-cuts/

Governor resolves overcrowding: 148 students in single class

Khuong Sreng, governor of Phnom Penh, has provided emergency financial support to address the issue of overcrowding in a Phnom Penh primary school. ...

Phak Seangly
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/governor-resolves-overcrowding-148-students-in-single-class

‘Model schools’ expected to double in 2025, as push for digital learning continues

The Minister of Education, Youth and Sport announced plans to expand the model school programme, integrate digital learning and promote waste-free school initiatives as part of broader education reforms for the 2024-2025 academic year. ...

Hong Raksmey
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/-model-schools-expected-to-double-in-2025-as-push-for-digital-learning-continues

South Korea partners on $11.7M civil servant training project

The Cambodian Ministry of Civil Service and the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) are aiming to enhance Cambodia-South Korea relations through the implementation of a project aimed at “Strengthening the Capacity of the Royal School of Administration (RSA) for Governance Reform and Institutional Advancement in ...

Hong Raksmey
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/south-korea-partners-on-11-7m-civil-servant-training-project-

MoT launches skills development program in Kampong Chhnang

The Ministry of Tourism (MoT) Monday officially launched the Skills Development Program (SDP) Phase 3 (2024–2028) in Kampong Chhnang province to enhance tourism service quality by strengthening the professional skills of tourism operator staff. ...

Mom Kunthea
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501613474/mot-launches-skills-development-program-in-kampong-chhnang/

Cambodian High Schools sign MoU with Chinese University

Seven Cambodian secondary education institutions have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), with the International Education College of Harbin Institute of Technology (HIT), a renowned Chinese university, aiming to enhance collaboration and contribute to the development of Cambodia’s education sector. ...

Torn Vibol
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501606287/cambodian-high-schools-sign-mou-with-chinese-university/

Cambodia, S Korea boost early childhood edu policies

The Royal Academy of Cambodia (RAC) and the Korea Institute of Child Care and Education (KICCE) co-hosted the Cambodia-Korea Development Partnership Workshop, focusing on inclusive pedagogy policies and practices for early childhood education. ...

Ben Sokhean
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501598444/cambodia-s-korea-boost-early-childhood-edu-policies/

Cambodia sets goals for digital literacy, media competency

The Ministry of Post and Telecommunications (MPTC) has reaffirmed its commitment to developing digital human capital and enhancing digital literacy in Cambodia. ...

Ben Sokhean
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501590584/cambodia-sets-goals-for-digital-literacy-media-competency/

Naron unveils 4-year strategy to improve education sector

The Minister of Education, Youth and Sport Hang Chuon Naron highlighted that the Education Strategic Plan 2024-2028 (ESP) will ensure the efficiency of achievements in the field of education in line with the government’s Pentagonal Strategy. ...

Sen David
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501590557/naron-unveils-4-year-strategy-to-improve-education-sector/

Cambodia, S Korea partner to establish 1,000 rainwater schools

In a landmark event at the Ministry of Education, Youth, and Sports, Cambodian and South Korean officials signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) yesterday to launch a collaborative project on rainwater collection in schools across Cambodia. ...

Taing Rinith
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501585597/cambodia-s-korea-partner-to-establish-1000-rainwater-schools/

Private education to freeze tuition fees after PM’s request

In response to a recent request from Prime Minister Hun Manet, private education institutions across Cambodia have agreed not to raise tuition fees for the 2024-2025 academic year. ...

Torn Vibol
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501584952/private-education-to-freeze-tuition-fees-after-pms-request/

PM outlines recommendations to develop Cambodia’s education further

The Cambodian Prime Minister has advised education institutions, especially public schools, to continue promoting teaching and learning to produce more high-quality human capital in Cambodia. ...

Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501584209/pm-outlines-recommendations-to-develop-cambodias-education-further/

79% of students passed the National BacII exam this year

The Ministry of Education, Youth, and Sport (MoEYS) announced yesterday that 106,351 candidates passed this year’s National BacII examination. ...

Sen David
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501583150/79-of-students-passed-the-national-bacii-exam-this-year/

Cambodia modernises education to keep pace with technology

Prime Minister Hun Manet has emphasised the importance of continuous modernisation within Cambodia’s education system to adapt to the nation’s evolving societal and technological needs. ...

Torn Vibol
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501581131/cambodia-modernises-education-to-keep-pace-with-technology/

Ministry to launch digital management system for educational institutions

The Ministry of Education announced on Tuesday the establishment of the online Management Information System (EMIS) in mid-November 2024 as an online platform for tracking education data. ...

Phuong Sothiny
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501579057/ministry-to-launch-digital-management-system-for-educational-institutions/

Additional thursday classes to improve student learning

The Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport has instructed primary schools to implement additional Thursday classes to further improve student learning, particularly to support those who are falling behind. ...

Nang Veasna
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501578309/additional-thursday-classes-to-improve-student-learning/

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