Government Recovers Education for Students in Earthquake-hit Areas

China held its annual national college entrance examination last week, but tens of thousands of high school seniors in the quake-hit regions have yet to take the exam. They will sit for a separate exam one month later, giving them more time to come to terms with the disaster and prepare for the test. Meanwhile, the local government is busy rebuilding schools and other educational facilities for the students. In today's China Horizons, our reporter Zhao Yang takes a closer look.

About 120,000 high school graduates in Sichuan and Gansu provinces missed the national exam.

Following the 8 magnitude earthquake on May 12, these regions were also frequently struck by strong aftershocks.

To ensure students' safety, China's Ministry of Education allowed quake-hit areas to postpone and hold the national exam from July 3 to July 5. Wenchuan was one such county.

Since the earthquake ravaged most schools there, more than 800 high school seniors are now studying in temporary tent classrooms that have been set up on playgrounds.

A student named Tian Yangsong told us the local government is building temporary shelters where classes will soon be held.

"After the earthquake, teachers taught us how to combat the disaster. We set up tents so that we can live and study in them. Right now, I feel content about how we've dealt with the situation."
Another student Gao Siyuan says although their living and studying conditions are not ideal, she will try and do her best at the exam next month.

"Everybody is stressed about the college entrance examination. But if you have a clear goal, you'll be stronger mentally."

Other than the hardest hit provinces of Sichuan and Gansu, other quake-hit regions have held the college entrance examination as per schedule.

The central government has allocated 53 million Yuan, or about 7.6 million US dollars to middle and primary schools in quake-hit regions to assist students in taking the college entrance exam.

Local education departments are also offering as much help as possible. Some students were sent to schools in safe neighboring regions to prepare for the exam. Prefabricated houses are set up as classrooms. Psychological professionals are counseling students.

Meanwhile, experts are making safety assessments of student housing facilities in exam centers. They also proposed back-up centers and made arrangements for exam supervisors as well as the storage and transportation of exam papers.

Take Lueyang (略阳) County in Shaanxi Province for an example. Local official Zhang Zhenmin says authorities ordered swift reconstruction of examination centers after the earthquake.

"We set up 42 classrooms to serve as exam centers in Lueyang No. 2 Middle School and Dongguan Primary School. After the prefabricated houses were installed, over 1,100 students in Lueyang could safely take exam in them."

Meanwhile, China's Ministry of Education adjusted college admission policies. They directed colleges and universities to enroll 2 percent more students from Sichuan province. Also, students who led quake relief efforts will be given preference during admission.

Recently, more than 1,400 colleges nationwide introduced plans to help high school graduates from quake-hit regions. In addition to the 2 percent increase in enrollment, some colleges decided to admit more students from quake zones.

Meng Qian is in-charge of freshmen recruitment in Qsinghua University, a top university in China.

"In addition to broadening our admission plan in Sichuan, we plan to favor students from quake-hit regions in our flexible enrollment quota."

Moreover, colleges in Beijing, Shanghai, Guangdong and other regions have decided to provide subsidies for students with financial problems from disaster areas.

South China University of Technology says they will offer students from Sichuan free books and other educational materials. The school also plans to provide financial assistance to students.

University of Science and Technology Beijing plans to introduce a policy of "three take-care-ofs". President Xu Jinwu explains.

"The University of Science and Technology, Beijing has promised students from the quake-hit regions three things: we will take care of their tuition, living expenses, and transportation."

China's Ministry of Education requires relevant departments ensure that students encounter no problems in taking the college entrance examination.
 
 
 
 
 
Government Recovers Education for Students in Earthquake-hit Areas 
    2008-06-15 14:34:59     CRIENGLISH.com 
 
China held its annual national college entrance examination last week, but tens of thousands of high school seniors in the quake-hit regions have yet to take the exam. They will sit for a separate exam one month later, giving them more time to come to terms with the disaster and prepare for the test. Meanwhile, the local government is busy rebuilding schools and other educational facilities for the students. In today's China Horizons, our reporter Zhao Yang takes a closer look.

Reporter:

About 120,000 high school graduates in Sichuan and Gansu provinces missed the national exam.

Following the 8 magnitude earthquake on May 12, these regions were also frequently struck by strong aftershocks.

To ensure students' safety, China's Ministry of Education allowed quake-hit areas to postpone and hold the national exam from July 3 to July 5. Wenchuan was one such county.

Since the earthquake ravaged most schools there, more than 800 high school seniors are now studying in temporary tent classrooms that have been set up on playgrounds.

A student named Tian Yangsong told us the local government is building temporary shelters where classes will soon be held.

"After the earthquake, teachers taught us how to combat the disaster. We set up tents so that we can live and study in them. Right now, I feel content about how we've dealt with the situation."
Another student Gao Siyuan says although their living and studying conditions are not ideal, she will try and do her best at the exam next month.

"Everybody is stressed about the college entrance examination. But if you have a clear goal, you'll be stronger mentally."

Other than the hardest hit provinces of Sichuan and Gansu, other quake-hit regions have held the college entrance examination as per schedule.

The central government has allocated 53 million Yuan, or about 7.6 million US dollars to middle and primary schools in quake-hit regions to assist students in taking the college entrance exam.

Local education departments are also offering as much help as possible. Some students were sent to schools in safe neighboring regions to prepare for the exam. Prefabricated houses are set up as classrooms. Psychological professionals are counseling students.

Meanwhile, experts are making safety assessments of student housing facilities in exam centers. They also proposed back-up centers and made arrangements for exam supervisors as well as the storage and transportation of exam papers.

Take Lueyang (略阳) County in Shaanxi Province for an example. Local official Zhang Zhenmin says authorities ordered swift reconstruction of examination centers after the earthquake.

"We set up 42 classrooms to serve as exam centers in Lueyang No. 2 Middle School and Dongguan Primary School. After the prefabricated houses were installed, over 1,100 students in Lueyang could safely take exam in them."

Meanwhile, China's Ministry of Education adjusted college admission policies. They directed colleges and universities to enroll 2 percent more students from Sichuan province. Also, students who led quake relief efforts will be given preference during admission.

Recently, more than 1,400 colleges nationwide introduced plans to help high school graduates from quake-hit regions. In addition to the 2 percent increase in enrollment, some colleges decided to admit more students from quake zones.

Meng Qian is in-charge of freshmen recruitment in Qsinghua University, a top university in China.

"In addition to broadening our admission plan in Sichuan, we plan to favor students from quake-hit regions in our flexible enrollment quota."

Moreover, colleges in Beijing, Shanghai, Guangdong and other regions have decided to provide subsidies for students with financial problems from disaster areas.

South China University of Technology says they will offer students from Sichuan free books and other educational materials. The school also plans to provide financial assistance to students.

University of Science and Technology Beijing plans to introduce a policy of "three take-care-ofs". President Xu Jinwu explains.

"The University of Science and Technology, Beijing has promised students from the quake-hit regions three things: we will take care of their tuition, living expenses, and transportation."

China's Ministry of Education requires relevant departments ensure that students encounter no problems in taking the college entrance examination.
 
 
 
 
 
Government Recovers Education for Students in Earthquake-hit Areas 
    2008-06-15 14:34:59     CRIENGLISH.com 
 
China held its annual national college entrance examination last week, but tens of thousands of high school seniors in the quake-hit regions have yet to take the exam. They will sit for a separate exam one month later, giving them more time to come to terms with the disaster and prepare for the test. Meanwhile, the local government is busy rebuilding schools and other educational facilities for the students. In today's China Horizons, our reporter Zhao Yang takes a closer look.

Reporter:

About 120,000 high school graduates in Sichuan and Gansu provinces missed the national exam.

Following the 8 magnitude earthquake on May 12, these regions were also frequently struck by strong aftershocks.

To ensure students' safety, China's Ministry of Education allowed quake-hit areas to postpone and hold the national exam from July 3 to July 5. Wenchuan was one such county.

Since the earthquake ravaged most schools there, more than 800 high school seniors are now studying in temporary tent classrooms that have been set up on playgrounds.

A student named Tian Yangsong told us the local government is building temporary shelters where classes will soon be held.

"After the earthquake, teachers taught us how to combat the disaster. We set up tents so that we can live and study in them. Right now, I feel content about how we've dealt with the situation."
Another student Gao Siyuan says although their living and studying conditions are not ideal, she will try and do her best at the exam next month.

"Everybody is stressed about the college entrance examination. But if you have a clear goal, you'll be stronger mentally."

Other than the hardest hit provinces of Sichuan and Gansu, other quake-hit regions have held the college entrance examination as per schedule.

The central government has allocated 53 million Yuan, or about 7.6 million US dollars to middle and primary schools in quake-hit regions to assist students in taking the college entrance exam.

Local education departments are also offering as much help as possible. Some students were sent to schools in safe neighboring regions to prepare for the exam. Prefabricated houses are set up as classrooms. Psychological professionals are counseling students.

Meanwhile, experts are making safety assessments of student housing facilities in exam centers. They also proposed back-up centers and made arrangements for exam supervisors as well as the storage and transportation of exam papers.

Take Lueyang (略阳) County in Shaanxi Province for an example. Local official Zhang Zhenmin says authorities ordered swift reconstruction of examination centers after the earthquake.

"We set up 42 classrooms to serve as exam centers in Lueyang No. 2 Middle School and Dongguan Primary School. After the prefabricated houses were installed, over 1,100 students in Lueyang could safely take exam in them."

Meanwhile, China's Ministry of Education adjusted college admission policies. They directed colleges and universities to enroll 2 percent more students from Sichuan province. Also, students who led quake relief efforts will be given preference during admission.

Recently, more than 1,400 colleges nationwide introduced plans to help high school graduates from quake-hit regions. In addition to the 2 percent increase in enrollment, some colleges decided to admit more students from quake zones.

Meng Qian is in-charge of freshmen recruitment in Qsinghua University, a top university in China.

"In addition to broadening our admission plan in Sichuan, we plan to favor students from quake-hit regions in our flexible enrollment quota."

Moreover, colleges in Beijing, Shanghai, Guangdong and other regions have decided to provide subsidies for students with financial problems from disaster areas.

South China University of Technology says they will offer students from Sichuan free books and other educational materials. The school also plans to provide financial assistance to students.

University of Science and Technology Beijing plans to introduce a policy of "three take-care-ofs". President Xu Jinwu explains.

"The University of Science and Technology, Beijing has promised students from the quake-hit regions three things: we will take care of their tuition, living expenses, and transportation."

China's Ministry of Education requires relevant departments ensure that students encounter no problems in taking the college entrance examination.

（CRIENGLISH.com）

 
 
 
 
 
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