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China’s Education Dilemma: Balancing Exams and Creativity

Posted on October 12, 2024 by High School Voices

By Junjie Yang  China’s education system has long been driven by a singular goal: success in the Gaokao, the national college entrance examination that defines a student’s academic future. This system, known as exam-oriented education, has shaped the educational direction … Continue reading →

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Marathon Cheaters in China Trying to Improve College Admission Chances

Posted on January 25, 2010 by Jeff

Here on 8asians, we have talked about education and the pressures to do well on college entrance exams.  We have also talked about how some Asian-Amercians parents force their kids into sports in order to have them round out their … Continue reading →

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