Core Viewpoint - The narrative highlights the challenges and decisions faced by parents in securing quality education for their children, particularly through the purchase of school district housing and navigating educational policies [4][5][6]. Group 1: Education System and Policies - The education system in a new first-tier city presents a clear distinction between quality schools, with parents often needing to choose between "school selection" and "district alignment" for their children's education [4][5]. - The decision to purchase a school district house is influenced by the need for access to better educational resources, as well as the potential for financial gain from property appreciation [6][8]. - Changes in educational policies, such as the shift from "school selection" to "district alignment," significantly impact parents' strategies for securing quality education for their children [5][14]. Group 2: Real Estate Market Dynamics - The real estate market is characterized by rapid price increases, particularly for properties near quality schools, leading to a competitive environment for parents seeking to buy school district housing [6][32]. - The introduction of housing purchase restrictions complicates the process for parents, often leading to unconventional solutions such as "fake divorces" or purchasing public housing to gain access to better schools [5][6]. - The narrative illustrates the volatility of the real estate market, where property values can fluctuate dramatically based on educational policies and demand for school district housing [32][34]. Group 3: Parental Decision-Making - Parents often face difficult choices regarding their children's education, balancing the desire for quality schooling with the financial implications of purchasing property [4][5]. - The emotional and social dynamics among parents, including competition and peer pressure, play a significant role in decision-making regarding education and housing [10][11]. - The impact of educational reforms, such as the "double reduction" policy, creates uncertainty for parents, leading to a reevaluation of their strategies for securing educational opportunities for their children [14][15].

Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the article is the announcement of Haikou City's 2025 high school enrollment plan, which includes the recruitment of 21,943 students across 34 ordinary high schools [1] - The "indicator to school" plan for public provincial-level schools will account for 50% of the school's enrollment plan, excluding self-enrollment and other categories [1] - Ten provincial-level schools in Haikou will distribute the "indicator to school" plan to all junior high schools in the city, with a focus on rural junior high schools and those that do not select students [1] Group 2 - The "indicator to school" plan targets students who have filled out their school preferences, have studied at their junior high school, and have taken the entrance examination, with no restrictions on household registration [2] - The admission process for these students will occur after the completion of the unified enrollment plan, with a minimum admission score set at 90% of the school's regular admission score [2] - If a junior high school has been allocated enrollment indicators but has no students meeting the score requirement, the remaining indicators will be reclaimed and used to enroll eligible students from the city [2]