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 U.S. federal government held a military parade in Washington D.C. to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Army, marking the first such event since the end of the Gulf War in 1991 [1] - Over 6,000 soldiers, more than 100 tanks and armored personnel carriers, artillery, and aircraft participated in the parade, which lasted over two hours [1] - Concurrently, approximately 2,000 protests occurred nationwide against President Trump's administration, focusing on immigration, health, and education policies, with millions participating [1] Group 2 - Protests were organized under the slogan "No Kings," with demonstrators in cities like New York, Los Angeles, and Houston voicing their opposition to government policies [1] - The protests aimed to create a counter-narrative to the military parade, although no related activities were organized in Washington D.C. [1] - The protests were a response to perceived violations of civil rights by the government, including actions against immigrants [1] Group 3 - In California, federal agencies, including Immigration and Customs Enforcement, conducted enforcement actions against illegal immigrants, leading to conflicts with local residents [2] - President Trump ordered the deployment of the National Guard to address the unrest caused by these enforcement actions [2] - Approximately 200 U.S. Marine Corps soldiers were deployed to Los Angeles to provide security outside federal facilities [2]