Wrong Kong

Three articles appearing in yesterday’s Standard provide a sad reminder of what is all wrong with the Hong Kong educational system. This cross-section of insights into what education has come to mean speaks volumes. A highly competitive and exam-oriented system puts pressures on students, parents and teachers, often ending in tragedy.

Secondary school student takes her life

http://www.thestandard.com.hk/news_detail.asp?we_cat=11&art_id=137359&sid=40338268&con_type=3&d_str=20130909&fc=10

Poor have reduced opportunities to gain access to private tutoring

http://www.thestandard.com.hk/news_detail.asp?we_cat=4&art_id=137339&sid=40338475&con_type=1&d_str=20130909&fc=10

Unbridled competition for primary school places

http://www.thestandard.com.hk/news_detail.asp?we_cat=17&art_id=137363&sid=40339549&con_type=1&d_str=20130909&fc=1