县中是我国县域基础教育的龙头。数据显示，我国现有县域普通高中7658所，在校生规模达1611.2万 人，占全国普通高中学生人数近六成。在教育强国建设的宏伟蓝图中，县域普通高中的地位可谓举足轻 重。 从宏观层面来看，县域中学的发展还不仅仅是一地教育发展的问题，更牵涉到经济社会发展的方方面 面。过去，在绝大多数县城，即使是偏僻的山区，县里也往往有一所教学质量广受认可、足以反映本县 基础教育实力的高中，这样一来，即使是家庭经济条件欠佳的孩子，也可以就近接受较好的教育，为最 后成长成才打下良好基础。 然而，近年来不少县中却衰落了，其中一个突出标志是很多县中近年来的高考成绩均呈连年下滑趋势， 因此甚至有舆论称之为"县中塌陷"。 县中的困境源于优秀生源和优质师资的流失，这种困境还呈现出"恶性循环"的特征，即优秀生源和优质 师资的流失导致教育质量下滑，质量下滑又加剧了优秀生源和优质师资的流失。 媒体调查发现，当下欠发达地区的县中普遍很难留住中考前100名尤其是前50名的学生，中部地区某县 甚至出现过全县中考前500名学生中有300多人外流的案例，而这种现象在全国范围内并不罕见。 为了遏制优秀生源和优质师资双双从县中流失的现 ...

Core Viewpoint - The recent admission policy adjustment by Qingyuan City aims to retain quality student resources and promote the development of county-level high schools, specifically by prohibiting the enrollment of students from Lianzhou in Qingyuan's top high schools [5][8][32]. Group 1: Admission Policy Changes - Qingyuan City First High School will no longer enroll students from Lianzhou, marking a significant shift in its admission strategy [5][11][12]. - Other public and private high schools in Qingyuan will also restrict enrollment to students from Qingcheng District and Qingxin District, effectively excluding Lianzhou students from public funding classes [6][25][51]. - This policy is part of a broader initiative to revitalize county-level education by ensuring that quality student resources remain within local schools [8][32][59]. Group 2: Impact on Students and Families - The policy change has left many Lianzhou students, who previously aimed for Qingyuan First High School, with limited options, as they can now only attend local high schools [7][18][27]. - Parents express concerns about the quality of education available in Lianzhou, with some considering moving their children to urban areas for better educational opportunities [53][55]. - The adjustment has sparked discussions about whether local schools can provide the same quality of education as those in urban areas, raising questions about the effectiveness of the policy [59][90]. Group 3: Broader Educational Context - The policy aligns with a provincial initiative to retain quality student resources in county-level schools, addressing the issue of "county school collapse" due to student outflow [30][41][84]. - Similar policies have been adopted in other cities in Guangdong, indicating a regional trend towards restricting enrollment from surrounding areas to bolster local education [75][76]. - The introduction of new schools, such as the Guangzhou No. 6 Experimental School in Lianzhou, aims to provide quality education locally, but parents remain cautious about its long-term effectiveness [66][70].

Core Viewpoint - Gansu Province is prioritizing the enhancement of county-level high schools, focusing on improving educational resources and quality to provide better opportunities for students in rural areas [1][5]. Group 1: Investment in Infrastructure - In 2023, Cheng County No. 1 Middle School received government funding for significant upgrades, expanding its campus from 60 acres to 160 acres and enhancing facilities to meet diverse needs [2]. - Gansu Province plans to invest nearly 800 million yuan in 2024 to support the construction and renovation of 28,000 square meters of school buildings and the addition of 89,000 square meters of sports facilities [2]. Group 2: Teacher Development - Over the past five years, Gansu has recruited nearly 2,600 high school teachers to address shortages and improve the quality of education in county schools [2]. - The province has established ten subject research bases to enhance teaching quality through a comprehensive research and development framework [2]. Group 3: Teaching Quality Improvement - Schools are adopting innovative teaching methods to enhance student engagement and learning outcomes, with a focus on problem-centered and scenario-based learning [4]. - The overall admission rate for higher education in Gansu reached 77% in 2024, an increase of 13% from 2023, reflecting improved educational quality [5]. Group 4: Collaborative Support Mechanisms - Gansu has implemented a pairing mechanism where 72 provincial model high schools support 136 county schools, facilitating resource sharing and quality improvement [4]. - Collaborative efforts between Gansu and Jiangsu provinces have led to extensive teacher training and development activities, enhancing educational standards [4].