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China Enacts Education Reform to Boost Student Health

3/27/2026

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On March 27, 2026, the Ministry of Education of the People's Republic of China announced a framework to improve students' health.
It bans excessive homework and limits examinations to reduce academic pressure.
Schools must provide at least two hours of physical activity daily and cannot adopt primary-school teaching methods in kindergartens.
The initiative follows China's decision to introduce spring and autumn holidays.

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Story summary

On March 27, 2026, the Ministry of Education of the People's Republic of China announced a framework to improve students' health.
It bans excessive homework and limits examinations to reduce academic pressure.
Schools must provide at least two hours of physical activity daily and cannot adopt primary-school teaching methods in kindergartens.
The initiative follows China's decision to introduce spring and autumn holidays.