Core Viewpoint - The implementation of a nationwide free preschool education policy aims to promote educational equity and support population strategy and economic development, marking a significant step towards a high-quality education system in China [4][5]. Group 1: Policy Overview - The free preschool education policy will cover all kindergarten children in the large class, benefiting approximately 12 million children in the upcoming autumn semester, with an expected increase in national fiscal expenditure of about 20 billion yuan [3]. - The policy allows public kindergartens to waive the care education fees entirely, while private kindergartens will charge only the difference between their fees and the local public kindergarten standards [3][4]. Group 2: Implementation Strategy - The policy is designed to transition from "universal" to "inclusive free" preschool education, emphasizing systematic institutional design to address educational inequality and optimize population structure [5]. - The implementation will be gradual, with a focus on government investment and reasonable cost-sharing, ensuring a nationwide framework for public preschool education services [5][6]. Group 3: Financial Support and Sustainability - The central government will provide financial support with a differentiated sharing ratio, significantly favoring economically underdeveloped regions, ensuring the policy's effective implementation [6][7]. - A dynamic adjustment mechanism will be established to ensure that subsidy standards align with economic development, price levels, and operational costs of kindergartens [7]. Group 4: Monitoring and Evaluation - The policy emphasizes the use of information technology for financial monitoring to prevent misuse of funds, ensuring that financial resources are effectively utilized for the operation of kindergartens and timely payment of teachers' salaries [8].

Group 1 - The event "Wenjin Twenty Years Good Books China Tour" was held in Suzhou, focusing on the theme "Nurturing the Future: Educational Reconstruction and Life Nourishment in the AI Era" [1] - Scholars discussed the multidimensional value of education, innovative practices in China, and the future direction of education in the AI era [1] - Professor Huang Deng emphasized the need for societal and individual adjustments to support underprivileged students in overcoming challenges [1] - Professor Xi Youmin outlined a vision for educational transformation, advocating for a shift from knowledge transmission to holistic development and the use of AI as an "interest-driven amplifier" [1] - Professor Yang Dongping highlighted the importance of educational equity, suggesting that it should not merely focus on equal academic credentials but rather on diverse educational paths to help individuals find their passions [1] Group 2 - The event included various supplementary activities to enhance the reading experience for local audiences [2] - A retrospective exhibition titled "Tian Guang Yun Ying: A Review of Wenjin Books' 20 Years" was held, showcasing the development of Wenjin Books over two decades [2] - The National Library shared digital resources, including recommended videos and author lecture series, with libraries in Jiangsu province [2] - The "Wenjin Twenty Years Good Books China Tour" is a nationwide reading promotion initiative launched by the National Library to leverage Wenjin Books' resources and innovate reading promotion methods [2]

【环球时报报道 记者 苑基荣】《印度快报》6日报道称，印度喀拉拉邦的教育部门计划改变教室的传统 座位布局，以确保每个学生都能享有平等的学习机会。 据报道，喀拉拉邦教育部长表示，政府将成立专家委员会，研究如何取消等级座位制度。政府正在努力 确保教室布局不会加剧学生之间的差异，希望在课堂上避免出现"后座"的现象，因为这可能会损害学生 的自信心。 该官员还呼吁公众支持这项旨在推动教育公平的倡议，透露专家委员会将对各国消除"后座"现象的模式 进行调研，从中筛选出最适合喀拉拉邦的方案。 此次改革并非空中楼阁，而是建立在喀拉拉邦多所先行试点学校的成功经验之上。喀拉拉邦的坎努尔、 特里苏尔和科拉姆地区的部分学校，已率先引入U型座位安排。在这种创新布局下，学生沿着教室边缘 围坐，彼此面对面，教师在教室中心走动时，能够轻松实现与所有学生的平等互动，极大地提升了学生 们的课堂参与度。 作为首批响应并实践新座位布局的学校，特里苏尔RCC小学校长里吉表示："学生和老师都对新的安排 感到满意。新布局让教师能够关注到每一位学生，以此传递教育平等理念。家长们也反馈，孩子在新座 位布局下的学习效率明显提高。"同时，里吉还提到，U型布局通常适 ...

Core Viewpoint - The implementation of free preschool education policy in China is a significant step towards achieving educational equity and optimizing population structure, aiming for long-term social benefits [2] Group 1: Policy Overview - The State Council has issued an opinion on gradually promoting free preschool education, marking a historic step in building a high-quality education system and promoting educational equity [2] - The policy aims to transition preschool education from "universal" to "universal free" through systematic design, addressing the needs of families for early childhood education [2] Group 2: Implementation Principles - The policy emphasizes gradual implementation, government investment, and collaborative efforts between central and local governments, ensuring a nationwide public service framework for preschool education [2] - Starting from the autumn semester of 2025, public kindergarten fees for the final year (usually the big class) will be waived, alleviating the financial burden on families with children entering primary school [2] Group 3: Equity in Policy Design - The policy ensures equal treatment for both public and private kindergartens, allowing private institutions to benefit from fee reductions based on local public kindergarten standards [3] - Special provisions are made for economically disadvantaged regions, maintaining existing preferential policies for areas like Tibet and Xinjiang [3] - The policy encourages provinces to enhance support for economically disadvantaged children, orphans, and disabled children, with a future aim to establish a unified support system [3] Group 4: Financial Support and Coordination - The financial responsibility for preschool education is shared between central and local governments, with a differentiated funding approach favoring economically weaker regions [4] - Central government subsidies will vary by region, with a maximum of 80% support for the most disadvantaged areas, ensuring the policy's effective implementation [4] - Provinces are tasked with developing specific implementation plans and ensuring timely allocation of funds to kindergartens, particularly private ones [4] Group 5: Monitoring and Evaluation - The policy includes mechanisms for timely evaluation and dynamic adjustment, ensuring alignment with existing preschool education funding policies [5] - Strengthened oversight through information technology will prevent misuse of funds and ensure that financial resources are effectively utilized for the operation of kindergartens and timely payment of teachers' salaries [5]

Group 1 - The core viewpoint emphasizes the importance of educational equity and quality, highlighting the need for better educational opportunities for all children, particularly in underdeveloped regions [2][4] - The establishment of the Guoluo Xining Nationality Middle School in 2019, supported by Shanghai, aims to address the educational needs of children in the Guoluo pastoral area, which has historically faced challenges in accessing quality education [4][9] - The initiative has successfully welcomed over 1,700 students from Guoluo, showcasing the effectiveness of east-west educational cooperation and support [9] Group 2 - The integration of digital education resources is crucial for bridging the urban-rural educational gap, with the National Smart Education Public Service Platform providing over 110,000 basic education resources and 48,500 online courses [10][11] - The Chinese government is committed to advancing educational informationization, with a focus on utilizing artificial intelligence to enhance teaching methods and improve student engagement [11][15] - The ongoing development of AI tools in education is expected to reshape the educational landscape, making quality resources accessible to millions of students [12][15] Group 3 - Special education initiatives are increasingly providing opportunities for disabled students, with over 30,000 disabled students entering universities annually [16][19] - The Beijing Union University Special Education College is a pioneer in integrating disabled and non-disabled students, utilizing technology to enhance learning experiences for hearing-impaired students [19] - The government's focus on improving vocational education for disabled individuals aims to enhance their employability and support their integration into society [19][20]

Group 1: Education Equity and Quality - The core viewpoint emphasizes the transition from merely having access to education ("有学上") to ensuring quality education ("上好学") for all students, reflecting the public's strong desire for educational equity and quality [1] - Recent years have seen a reduction in educational disparities across regions, urban and rural areas, and different groups, driven by policy guidance, digital empowerment, and resource optimization [1][2] - The achievements in education are increasingly benefiting all citizens, promoting social equity and justice, and instilling confidence and hope in every child for their future [1] Group 2: Educational Support and Collaboration - The establishment of the Guoluo Xining Nationality Middle School in 2019, supported by Shanghai, aims to address the educational needs of children in the Guoluo pastoral area, facilitating their access to quality education [3] - The initiative has successfully welcomed over 1,700 students from Guoluo, showcasing the effectiveness of East-West educational collaboration and support [3] - The importance of educational assistance from developed coastal regions to underdeveloped western areas is highlighted, with a focus on nurturing students for long-term benefits [2][3] Group 3: Digital Empowerment in Education - The National Smart Education Public Service Platform has gathered over 110,000 basic education resources and 48,500 online quality courses, benefiting over 169 million registered users [5] - The platform aims to bridge the digital gap between urban and rural education, promoting educational equity and enabling millions of children to share quality education resources [4][5] - The integration of artificial intelligence in education is transforming teaching methods, enhancing student engagement, and facilitating personalized learning experiences [6][7] Group 4: Special Education Initiatives - The increasing enrollment of disabled students in universities, with over 30,000 each year, reflects the growing inclusivity in education [7][8] - Special education programs are being developed to cater to the unique needs of disabled students, providing them with opportunities for higher education and skill development [8][9] - The government's commitment to improving the educational landscape for disabled children is evident in the implementation of supportive measures and the establishment of specialized educational institutions [7][8]

Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the news is the implementation of free preschool education in China, starting from the fall semester of 2025, which aims to alleviate the financial burden on families and enhance educational equity [1][3]. - The government emphasizes increasing fiscal education funding as a crucial measure to support the priority development of education and to ensure quality education for the public [1][3]. - The gradual implementation of free preschool education is expected to boost demand for education services, particularly benefiting low-income families and enhancing overall educational satisfaction [2][3]. Group 2 - Increased fiscal education funding is projected to have a significant positive impact on economic growth, with effects lasting even a decade after the initial investment [2]. - The move towards free preschool education is anticipated to create more job opportunities in the education sector, particularly for graduates in related fields [2][3]. - By reducing education expenses, free preschool education is likely to stimulate consumer spending in other areas, thereby contributing to broader economic growth [2][3].

央广网北京8月6日消息（记者王泽华 孙永）据中央广播电视总台中国之声《新闻和报纸摘要》报 道，国务院办公厅印发《关于逐步推行免费学前教育的意见》（以下简称《意见》），昨天（5日）对 外公布。《意见》明确，从今年秋季学期起，免除公办幼儿园学前一年在园儿童保育教育费。 《意见》指出，对因免保育教育费导致幼儿园收入减少的部分，由财政部门综合考虑免保育教育费 在园儿童人数、所在地保育教育费生均实际收费水平等情况补助幼儿园。 根据《意见》，民办幼儿园参照当地同类型公办幼儿园免除水平，相应减免保育教育费；高出免除 水平的部分，民办幼儿园可以按规定继续向在园儿童家庭收取。 中国教育科学研究院基础教育研究所副研究员高丙成："学前一年"就是指大班的在园适龄儿童，免 费的标准是按当地公办幼儿园保育教育费收费标准，进行免除。大家知道，幼儿园的收费，主要包括保 育教育费、伙食费、住宿费等，此次《意见》提出的免费，免除的是保育教育费。 中国财政科学研究院教科文研究中心主任韩凤芹：我们认为免费学前教育政策就是"投资于人"的一 个重要体现。它不仅是教育公平的深化，也是人口高质量发展的必然要求。 ...

但在一片叫好声中，更值得追问的是：免费之后呢？ 01 教育公平的最后一公里，并不容易走 学前教育一直是基础教育中投入最薄弱、分布最不均衡的部分。尽管「普及率」不断提高，真正困扰家 庭的，仍然是「公办园太少」「入园太难」「费用太高」。而这次政策的直接指向，正是家庭教育成本 的核心部分——保育教育费。 根据文件， 从 2025 年秋季学期开始，所有公办幼儿园的学前一年在园儿童，将直接免除保育教育费； 教育部门批准设立的民办幼儿园就读的适龄儿童，参照当地同类型公办幼儿园免除水平，相应减免保育 教育费。 这一举措毫无疑问直击痛点， 让「入园贵」的问题迎来制度性缓解。 更进一步，政策还明确了减免费用的标准依据，即按照县级以上地方政府批准的公办园收费标准执行， 不包括伙食费、住宿费、杂费等其他项目。 然而，真正难走的，是公平的「最后一公里」。 公办园总量依旧偏少，区域发展极不均衡，家长能否 真正「上得到」，远比「免费了没」更重要。 政策的确定，固然是教育公平的一次推进，但如果供给 侧跟不上，问题反而可能放大。 8 月 5 日，国务院办公厅正式对外印发《关于逐步推行免费学前教育的意见》。自 2025 年秋季学期 起，全国范 ...

Group 1 - The event "Wenjin Twenty Years: Good Books China Tour" was launched in Suzhou, aiming to promote cultural inclusivity and high-quality cultural services through various activities [1][2] - The "Wenjin Reading New" initiative, started by the National Library last year, focuses on enhancing reading services and was featured prominently in the event [1][2] - The event included a theme salon titled "Nurturing the Future: Education Reconstruction and Life Nourishment in the AI Era," featuring discussions on educational challenges and opportunities in the context of societal changes [1][2] Group 2 - Keynote speakers included experts discussing the transformation of education in the digital age, emphasizing a shift from knowledge transmission to holistic education and personalized learning paths [2] - The event showcased the "Wenjin Books 20th Anniversary Retrospective Exhibition," highlighting the development of the Wenjin Books initiative over the past two decades, running until September 28 [2] - The National Library provided a digital resource package to Suzhou Library, containing over 20 selected lecture videos and 50 book recommendation videos, aimed at enhancing reading services and cultural resource sharing [3]