人口减少，导致小学人数锐减，一地宣布：各小学不再续聘非编老师

Core Viewpoint - The allocation of teaching resources in Yongxin County, Jiangxi Province, has come under scrutiny due to the unusual exam scores of rural primary school teachers being assigned to rural junior high schools, highlighting issues of teacher surplus and declining student populations [1][2][3]. Group 1: Teacher Employment Issues - Yongxin County has decided not to renew contracts for non-staff teachers in primary schools due to a surplus of teachers resulting from a decrease in student enrollment [2][3]. - A specific case was reported where a non-staff teacher was dismissed without clear reasons, with the education bureau stating that the decision was based on labor law and not on coercion [2][3]. - The education bureau confirmed that only primary school teachers are in surplus, while other educational levels do not face similar issues [3][4]. Group 2: Examination and Selection Process - There were reports of teachers scoring below 10 points in the selection exam for rural junior high school positions, raising concerns about the integrity of the selection process [4][7]. - The examination for rural junior high teachers saw many candidates perform poorly, attributed to a lack of willingness to teach in rural areas, leading to intentional underperformance [7][8]. - In contrast, the selection exam for county urban primary school teachers did not exhibit any anomalies, indicating a disparity in candidate engagement [7]. Group 3: Broader Educational Trends - Various regions in China are adjusting their educational resource allocations in response to changing demographics, with initiatives to transfer primary school teachers to junior high schools to address teacher shortages [8][9]. - The practice of reallocating teachers from primary to junior high schools is seen as a strategy to optimize existing educational resources without increasing staff numbers [8][9]. - Experts suggest that the effectiveness of primary teachers in junior high roles requires careful evaluation and ongoing assessment to ensure quality education [9].