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Eight schools punished for violating rest time

Chinese education authorities have publicly reprimanded eight secondary schools for infringing on students' rest time through inappropriate teaching practices. According to a statement from the Ministry of Education, the schools — located in Hebei, Jiangsu and Henan provinces — were found to have committed infractions, including starting the academic term early and organizing unauthorized supplementary classes. In response, education authorities in the three provinces imposed penalties, including revoking eligibility for awards and honors, stripping existing titles, and dismissing the responsible principals. The ministry emphasized that irregular practices such as extended school hours and extra classes during holidays, significantly impact students' physical and mental well-being while damaging the reputation of the education system.

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