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The education issue
Hong Kong's education landscape has been impacted by protests, politics and the coronavirus pandemic. This Post Magazine series looks at some of the issues in the city's learning sector.
Updated: 10 May, 2021
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‘They are all leaving’: is Hong Kong facing an education crisis?
Mistrust of government and a new emphasis on national education could be accelerating an exodus from Hong Kong as parents seek a brighter future abroad for their children.
09 May, 2021
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No focus, unfit and anxious: the toll online learning has taken on students
It sounded like every kid’s dream – a year away from school – but a year of online learning from home has taken its toll on Hong Kong students, say teachers and parents.
08 May, 2021
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Success stories: five Hongkongers saved by hands-on training
From odd job men to IT consultant and project manager, from reporter to landscape designer – for these Hongkongers, Vocational Training Council courses were a lifeline.
07 May, 2021
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Profile | Why Hong Kong’s leading education reformer is thinking of turning to TikTok
Kai-ming Cheng tells Kate Whitehead about the importance of preparing students for an ever-changing future and why at 80 he’s thinking of making TikTok videos.
09 May, 2021
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How Chinese University of Hong Kong was for students who couldn’t get into HKU
The university was a union of three Chinese-language colleges and was set up to provide tertiary education for students who lacked the English skills to attend the University of Hong Kong.
11 May, 2021
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Reflections | From ‘Six Arts’ to repressive rote learning: China’s education history
China had one of the most developed education systems in the world before the modern era, but the rise of neo-Confucianism and the ‘eight-legged essay’ forced much-needed reforms.
06 May, 2021
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Destinations known | China’s ‘red’ tourists learn about history, even if it’s not all true
China’s Labour Day national holiday was a peak period for overseas holidays before the coronavirus pandemic; with borders closed, this year saw a surge in visits to places pivotal in Communist Party history as its centenary looms.
05 May, 2021
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What a view | Who says watching Now TV and Netflix can’t be educational?
There’s a wealth of documentaries and educational series out there, from a Netflix show about the lives of Bruce Lee, Genghis Khan and others to scientists tackling existential puzzles in The Most Unknown.
09 May, 2021
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Then & Now | The elderly Hong Kong cleaners betrayed by earlier administration
Walk around Hong Kong and you see an army of elderly cleaners and street sweepers, often with little to do. Denied free education by Ayn Rand disciple John Cowperthwaite, a former financial secretary, it’s all they can do.
10 May, 2021
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Milestone for non-profit that funds rural Chinese women’s education
Since 2005, Educating Girls of Rural China has sponsored young women’s education, helped them find work and lifted their families out of poverty. A new photo book depicts the impact the non-profit has made on their lives.
06 May, 2021
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Educational escapes, from Ames, Iowa to Hogwarts to Wat Mahathat, Bangkok
Make your first trip post-Covid-19 a learning experience. From the best college town in America to the ultimate fantasy school somewhere in Scotland, there are plenty of educational destinations to choose from.
07 May, 2021
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‘It’s a lot of work, but very rewarding’: Ritz-Carlton chef on teaching kids to cook
Peter Find, the executive chef of the Ritz-Carlton Hong Kong, talks about learning from others and passing down his knowledge to the future generations of cooks.
11 May, 2021
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George Saunders on slow reading and his immersion in Russian short stories
His deep dive into the short stories of Russian literary giants Leo Tolstoy, Anton Chekhov, Ivan Turgenev and Nikolai Gogol changed George Saunders’ relationship with the written word.
08 May, 2021
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She’s not afraid to go bold: wallpaper key to rental home makeover
Fé Valvekens was studying residential interior design when her family moved homes in Hong Kong, giving her the chance to put into practice things she had learned.
05 May, 2021
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The KOTO cookbook of Vietnamese recipes tells an inspiring story
KOTO stands for Know One, Teach One – and is the guiding philosophy of Australia-raised Jimmy Pham, who founded a hospitality training school of that name in Vietnam for street kids.
10 May, 2021
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Master’s degree on The Beatles explores their cultural impact
A master’s degree course on the legacy of The Beatles is about to begin at University of Liverpool – and the professor leading it hopes it will show the huge cultural impact of the Fab Four.
10 May, 2021
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How to make Chinese barbecued pork pasties
Chinese barbecued pork wrapped in puff pastry, these char siu soh are easy to make, simple to eat and are fantastic in packed lunches or as an afternoon snack.
07 May, 2021
