Core Viewpoint - The education system in Weihai is undergoing significant transformation, marked by infrastructure upgrades, improved teacher quality, and a shift towards holistic student development, aiming to redefine educational boundaries and enhance overall educational outcomes [1][15]. Infrastructure Development - Weihai has built and renovated 150 primary and secondary schools over the past decade, adding over 130,000 new student places, with a 100% retention and enrollment rate in compulsory education for ten consecutive years [1][2]. - The Weihai Economic Development Zone has invested 1.029 billion yuan since 2021 to build four new schools and expand three others, adding 8,185 quality student places [2]. - The coverage rates for plastic sports fields and campus information technology have remained at 100% for ten years [2]. Teacher Quality Improvement - In 2024, the teacher exchange and rotation rate in Weihai reached 29%, with 22.2% of outstanding teachers from urban areas rotating to rural schools [3][5]. - A tiered teacher development system has been established, focusing on new, key, and expert teachers, promoting a pyramid structure for professional growth [6]. Student Development and Admission Rates - The middle school admission rate in Weihai reached over 95% in 2024, with a stable undergraduate rate of 90% in regular high schools [7]. - Vocational education has a high admission rate of 92.8%, complementing traditional high school pathways, with local enterprises acquiring vocational schools to enhance education quality [7]. - Weihai Wisdom Valley Vocational School aligns its programs with local industry needs, achieving a 95% match rate with eight major industrial clusters [7]. Family and Community Engagement - Weihai is exploring scientific family-school collaboration models, providing family education courses to support parents in child-rearing [9]. - The city has initiated various psychological health education activities, benefiting over 2,000 parents and children [10][11]. Holistic Education Approach - Weihai is shifting from a score-centric education model to one focused on comprehensive student development, with schools implementing diverse curricula and innovative teaching methods [12][14]. - The city has undertaken 372 provincial-level projects in the past five years, receiving multiple national and provincial educational awards [14].