
Xiangkhouang revisiting Lao Language teaching for Primary school students
This richness of diversity also presents a challenge for the primary teachers of the province. The young children of the ethnic groups start school unable to speak Lao. It is difficult for these non-Lao speakers to learn, with instruction, textbooks and educational materials in Lao language

Community action for reading promotion
The BEQUAL NGO consortium comprised of Plan International, Save the Children, ChildFund and World Vision, is helping to improve participation of disadvantaged girls and boys in 171 schools and communities across six remote districts of Luang Prabang, Oudomxay, Houaphan and Khammouane Provinces

Story from the field – A monitoring visit in Sepone District
A special feature of the Grade 1 trial curriculum is a readiness program that children follow in the first weeks of school. This is designed to familiarise students with school life and prepare them to learn to read and write in Lao