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Why China’s Young Urbanites Seek Refuge in Night School
China‘s stressed-out urban young professionals head to night schools to unwind and learn new skills
Could You Pass Ancient China’s Exam for Child Prodigies?
China’s imperial examinations included a controversial test for gifted children
A Sense of Ceremony: China’s Most Creative Graduations
From traditional “capping ceremonies” to driving tractors across campus, here are some graduation ceremonies students are unlikely to forget
Class Struggles: Vocational Schools Still Fail to Provide Opportunities to Students
Dogged by social stigma and lack of resources, vocational high schools fail to give students the education they need to succeed in modern China
“We Have Students Falling Asleep in Class”: Life After China’s Private Tutoring Ban
Students, parents, and tutors discuss life after China's crackdown on after school tutoring and what’s really wrong with the education system
Student’s Suicide Exposes Abusive Factory Internships
Long hours, low pay, and intimidation a regular feature of vocational work study programs
Viral Week Ep. 281
Hungry fare-evader, draconian schools, ancient doodles, and ears of steel—it’s Viral Week
China's School Counseling Throes
School psychologists struggle to protect students’ privacy and serve their mental health needs
Mandarin in the Mountains
In a northern Thailand community founded by ex-Yunnan mercenaries, Chinese language schools attract rural youth and preserve an unusual heritage
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