Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the articles emphasizes the commitment of Changzhou to enhance the quality and equity of education, achieving recognition as a national-level quality balanced development county in compulsory education [1][2] - Changzhou has established a comprehensive reform framework for basic education, focusing on five central tasks: promoting holistic education, reforming teaching methods, strengthening the teacher workforce, invigorating school operations, and deepening institutional reforms [2][3] - The city has made significant investments in educational infrastructure, with over 190 new or expanded schools built from 2021 to 2024, adding more than 121,500 new student places at a total investment exceeding 250 billion [3][5] Group 2 - Changzhou's educational initiatives include a high coverage rate of group-based schooling, with 98.4% in preschool education, 94.6% in compulsory education, and 48.8% in high school education, ensuring support for rural schools through partnerships with urban institutions [5][6] - The city has implemented a "double reduction" policy to alleviate student workload, achieving 100% coverage of after-school services in compulsory education, which has led to high social satisfaction ratings [5][6] - Labor education has been prioritized, with Changzhou recognized as a national experimental zone for labor education, and the introduction of local regulations to support labor education initiatives [7]
以改革破局 以创新提质——常州以综合改革探索“教育强市”建设
Xin Hua Ri Bao·2025-06-11 00:32