Did you see the news? The Ministry of Education released 20 ‘strict prohibitions’ to regulate primary and secondary schools.

Yes, I did. This time it’s quite strict, mainly to ensure educational fairness and students’ well-being, like banning excessive homework and frequent exams.

I really support this. Some schools focus only on scores, putting too much pressure on students, even taking away their rest time.

Right, and another key point is banning ranking of schools and teachers based on scores. It’s actually about ‘cooling down’ the education system.

But will it be hard to implement? Some places still rely heavily on admission rates.

True, good policies also need good execution. The document also stresses no corporal punishment and no paid tutoring, which are long-standing issues.

School bullying and food safety are also included, which shows it’s not just about academics but also daily life and safety.

You could say these 20 rules draw a ‘red line’ for schools that cannot be crossed. Education is not only about teaching knowledge, but also about nurturing people.

Yes. As a teacher, I’m also reflecting that we shouldn’t focus only on grades, but also on whether students are happy and growing healthily.

Well said. If education only pursues scores, it may ‘put the cart before the horse.’ This policy aims to correct that problem.