藏区农牧民争着送孩子上学 9月开学了，甘孜州道孚县麻孜乡中心小学迎来了新同学。还没开学，校长和老师们的电话就不断，"全是问上学 的事"。这在10多年前是不敢想象的，那时不少农牧民家长没有送孩子上学的意识，校舍简陋，新来的老师很不适应。 近年来，政府对教育的投入持续增加，学生上学不用花一分钱，学校也新修了教学楼、二层楼食堂、学生宿舍。 去年，操场也得到整修，土坝坝变水泥地，校园整洁多了，桌椅板凳和床换成新的，图书室也建立起来。 如今学校教师平均年龄25岁左右，为了改变学校"落后"现状，这群年轻教师一起备课，一起找问题，一起研讨， 实行推门听课制，互相听课，互提意见。副校长付小玲介绍，学校每学期至少组织两次公开课，以激发大家提高教学 质量。 教学质量提高了，管理也跟上了，学生家长满意。去年，家长们约起来给学校老师献哈达。"他们一人送一条，到 后来脖子都挂满了。"教导处主任则西翁姆说，当时好多老师一激动，哭得稀里哗啦。 新中国成立以来，尤其是改革开放以来，我省教育经费投入不断增加，教育资源配置更加优化，办学条件不断改 善。2018年，全省公共财政教育支出1470亿元，是1994年的42.78倍，年均增幅高达16.2 ...

Core Viewpoint - The "9+3" free education program in ethnic regions has shown significant results over the past 10 years, improving educational access and employment opportunities for students from impoverished backgrounds [3][4][6]. Group 1: Program Implementation and Impact - The "9+3" program was initiated in January 2009, allowing students from ethnic regions to receive three years of vocational education for free, significantly aiding their employment prospects [3]. - Over 80,000 students have been enrolled in the "9+3" program, with more than 20,000 currently studying, 90% of whom come from ordinary farming and pastoral families [3][4]. - The program has achieved a graduation rate of over 98% for its graduates, with 4.2 million students successfully completing their education [4][5]. Group 2: Socioeconomic Benefits - The program has helped improve the income levels of graduates, with 41.36% earning between 2,000-3,000 yuan monthly and 38.62% earning over 3,000 yuan, contributing to poverty alleviation [4][6]. - More than 50% of graduates have returned to their hometowns for employment, with many filling essential roles in local government and community services [5][6]. Group 3: Educational Development and Innovation - The program has increased the enrollment rate of junior high school graduates in the region from 70% to approximately 90%, enhancing the overall educational attainment of the youth [6][7]. - A total of 20.73 billion yuan has been invested by central and provincial governments to support the program, ensuring high standards of implementation [7][8]. Group 4: Employment and Career Support - The program has established a comprehensive employment support system, including job guidance and pathways for further education, ensuring that graduates have multiple avenues for career development [9]. - More than 10,000 graduates have continued their education in higher vocational institutions, with a steadily increasing acceptance rate for further studies [9].