Workload lessening brings concern

Many other cities in China including Jinan, Taiyuan and Xiamen have also begun to take measures to lessen the heavy workloads of primary and middle school students.
While students are enjoying more spare time to play, the measures are bringing concern to parents and schools.
Parents worry that children will be less competitive in high school or on the university entrance exams because of the measures. Some worry that if the Ministry of Education keeps taking the college enrolment rate as teaching evaluation standard, the new measure will not be workable for the long term.
Supporters suggest that instead of giving homework, schools can set up various classes of interest for students, such as arts and crafts, sports, and musical instruments to enrich students’ after-school time.