Core Points - The Ministry of Education and the Ministry of Finance jointly issued a notice regarding the implementation of the 2025 Silver Age Teaching Plan, aiming to recruit 7,000 retired teachers to enhance the teaching quality in rural schools and promote balanced education development between urban and rural areas [1][4]. Group 1: Implementation Plan - The 2025 Silver Age Teaching Plan will primarily target impoverished areas, underdeveloped ethnic counties, revolutionary old districts, border counties, and regions like the Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps, focusing on key rural revitalization counties [4]. - The plan encourages provinces and the corps to select retired teachers for teaching activities in other relatively weak counties and regions based on local conditions [4]. Group 2: Recruitment and Responsibilities - The recruited teachers can serve as vice principals in supported schools, guiding management and conducting various teaching activities based on their expertise [5][6]. - Teachers are expected to serve for at least one academic year, with the possibility of extension based on performance evaluations [6]. Group 3: Financial and Policy Support - Financial support includes a monthly allowance for teachers, with a standard of 20,000 yuan per year shared between central and local finances, with specific arrangements for different regions [7]. - Policy support includes providing accommodation for teachers and covering medical expenses incurred during service, with provisions for recognition and rewards for outstanding performance [7]. Group 4: Local Recruitment Initiatives - Various regions, including Hubei, Sichuan, and Zhejiang, have begun local recruitment efforts, detailing specific requirements and contact information for interested retired teachers [2][8].