初中招生人数连增4年 多地小学老师被调去教初中

Group 1 - The number of junior high school enrollments in China increased by 941,200 in 2024, marking the fourth consecutive year of growth, while elementary school enrollments decreased by 2,612,500 [1][2] - In 2024, there are 5.21 million junior high schools in China, with total enrollments reaching 18.49 million and in-school students totaling 53.86 million [1] - The increase in junior high school enrollments is attributed to urbanization and rising demand in urban areas, as seen in cities like Fuzhou, which plans to increase the number of classes for public junior high schools [1] Group 2 - In Fengze District of Quanzhou, the total number of elementary school graduates is expected to reach 8,656 in 2025, a 4.3% increase from 2024, leading to an anticipated demand for 8,856 junior high school enrollments [2] - Zhengzhou reported an increase of 13,000 in the number of students participating in the transition from elementary to junior high school, with migrant children making up 29.8% of the total [2] - The Ministry of Education indicated that the scale of elementary school students has peaked, while the population of junior high school students continues to grow [2] Group 3 - In response to the surplus of elementary school teachers and the shortage of junior high school teachers, regions like Longyan City in Fujian Province are reallocating teachers from elementary to junior high schools [3] - The reallocation of teachers aims to optimize resource distribution without increasing fiscal burdens, although the suitability of elementary teachers for junior high positions depends on their qualifications and training [3] - Concerns exist regarding the ability of elementary teachers to adapt to junior high school teaching, particularly if they lack relevant educational backgrounds [3]