Group 1 - The training for "shadow teachers" aims to enhance the support for children with special educational needs in regular schools, addressing the increasing number of such children in recent years [1][4] - "Shadow teachers," also known as special education assistants, play a crucial role in helping special needs children adapt to the learning environment, requiring tailored approaches for each child's unique needs [2][3] - The training program includes expert instructors from various fields, such as education, psychology, and special education, to equip "shadow teachers" with the necessary knowledge and skills [2][4] Group 2 - The number of special needs children in Hangzhou is on the rise, with over 500 expected to enroll in regular classes in the West Lake District for the 2024 academic year, indicating a growing demand for specialized educational support [3][4] - The West Lake District is enhancing its educational infrastructure by adding new resource classrooms and focusing on developing a robust team of "shadow teachers" to meet the needs of special education [3][4] - The training not only provides professional knowledge but also fosters collaboration among educators, allowing them to share experiences and solutions to challenges faced in inclusive education [3][5]

南方都市报消息，6月11日，记者从教育部获悉，《2024年全国教育事业发展统计公报》发布。公报显 示，2024年，全国共有各级各类学校47.00万所，其中，幼儿园25.33万所、民办校15.28万所，延续了续 2023年以来的万余所降幅。特殊教育学校及在教学生数量则保持了近年来的上升走势，国内特殊教育覆 盖面进一步攀升。 南都记者观察到，在学前教育领域，少子化的冲击正持续显现。公报显示，2024年全国共有幼儿园 25.33万所，其中普惠性幼儿园22.10万所，占全国幼儿园的87.26%。全国共有学前教育在园幼儿3583.99 万人，学前教育毛入园率92.00%。 相较2023年统计公报中27.44万所幼儿园、4092.98万的在园幼儿数，2024年全国幼儿园数量同比减少了2 万多所，在园儿童数量减少了500多万。而其中对应的普惠性幼儿园数量，也由2023年的23.64万所减少 至22.10万所，超1.5万所的降幅更是远高于此前一年9301所的锐减数量。 2016年全面二孩政策带来的1786万新生儿，曾是民办教育资本眼中的"金矿"。但此后出生人口七连跌， 2023年、2024年中国全年出生人口分别为902万、9 ...