Transforming Education: Yongxing School Connects to Beijing with 2,600 km Cloud Classroom

This year's government work report underscores the importance of promoting high-quality and well-balanced compulsory education across the nation.

At Yongxing School in Sansha, located in Hainan Province—the southernmost city of China—students are now experiencing real-time online classes that transcend geographical barriers. This innovative approach ensures that local students receive quality education comparable to top schools in Beijing and beyond.

The vast distance of 2,600 kilometers between Beijing and Yongxing Island, typically requiring over four hours by plane, is bridged through this cloud classroom initiative. By leveraging advanced online technologies, Yongxing School enables seamless access to expert educators and comprehensive curricula from the capital.

Beyond enhancing educational quality, this initiative addresses the persistent issue of teacher shortages in remote areas. It also fosters professional exchanges between educators in Yongxing and their counterparts in Beijing, promoting a collaborative and enriching teaching environment.

As part of a broader strategy to achieve equitable education for all, Yongxing School's cloud classroom serves as a model for integrating technology into education, ensuring that students in even the most remote locations have access to the resources and opportunities they deserve.

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From Beijing to South China Sea: A 2,600-kilometer 'cloud classroom'

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