According to news reports, the Ministry of Education today issued the “Notice on Carrying out the Action Year for Consolidating the Standardized Management of Basic Education.” The action will focus on five core areas: educational equity, daily management, school operation and governance, campus safety, and the educational ecosystem, to continuously standardize the operations of basic education institutions.

The “Notice” outlines the key tasks of the “Five Consolidations.”

First, consolidate and enhance the level of educational equity by standardizing enrollment practices, student status management, and addressing the issue of “hidden dropouts,” to promote continuous improvement in fairness.

Second, consolidate and enhance daily management levels through “sentinel school” monitoring, optimizing recess activities, strengthening mental health service management, and standardizing homework and exam management, to firmly embed the “health first” concept throughout the entire process of student growth.

Third, consolidate and enhance the capacity for school operation and governance by implementing leadership development programs, organizing special training for county magistrates and bureau directors, on-the-job研修 at基地校, and school reputation evaluations, to ensure standardized management requirements are implemented in every school.

Fourth, consolidate and enhance campus safety levels by improving coordination mechanisms, strengthening the investigation of safety hazards, preventing campus bullying, and deepening the “three special rectifications,” to ensure detailed and concrete implementation of campus safety safeguards.

Fifth, consolidate the construction of a positive educational ecosystem by regulating the entry of social affairs into schools, strengthening teacher ethics and conduct, and enhancing collaboration between families, schools, and society, to optimize the educational environment for healthy student growth, dedicated teaching, and societal respect for teachers and education.

The “Notice” presents a list of 20 prohibited items, clearly defining forbidden behaviors围绕 six categories of issues: those affecting political security, educational equity, student physical and mental health, causing excessive academic burden,师德失范, and infringing upon public interests.

Negative List for Standardized Management of Basic Education (2026 Edition)

1. Strictly prohibit erroneous言行 such as opposing the Party and socialism, vilifying the image of the Party and state, defaming Party and state leaders or英雄模范,分裂国家, distorting history, glorifying侵略, or disseminating erroneous viewpoints through online media, forums and lectures, exam papers and questions, teaching references and辅助 materials, electronic products, or other public occasions.

2. Strictly prohibit violating the national curriculum plan and课程标准规定, teaching beyond the standard or ahead of schedule, and encroaching on class hours for Moral and Rule of Law (Ideological and Political Education), Physical Education and Health, Arts (Music, Fine Arts), Labor, and Comprehensive Practical Activities.

3. Strictly prohibit assigning homework exceeding the total amount and duration规定 by educational administrative departments, or assigning repetitive and punitive homework.

4. Strictly prohibit violating relevant regulations on日常考试管理, frequently organizing exams, and加重学生学业负担.

5. Strictly prohibit arranging student schedules in violation of student sleep time规定 by national and provincial educational administrative departments, resulting in excessively long study hours, or using various methods to encroach on students’ recess time, such as not allowing students to leave the classroom during breaks.

6. Strictly prohibit schools from starting the semester early or delaying放假 in violation of the unified school calendar规定 by educational administrative departments, and from organizing collective classes or补课 for students during holidays, winter, and summer vacations.

7. Strictly prohibit kindergartens from using primary school-oriented teaching methods, teaching primary school curriculum content in advance, or assessing the quality of kindergarten care and education by directly testing幼儿能力和发展水平.

8. Strictly prohibit primary and secondary schools from organizing various exams for the purpose of student selection, or using various competition certificates,社会培训成绩,考级证明, etc., as enrollment criteria.

9. Strictly prohibit evaluating and ranking schools based on升学率 or exam scores, ranking and rewarding/punishing teachers accordingly, publicizing and炒作中高考状元,名校率,升学率, or hanging plaques like “高校生源基地” or other诱导性升学 slogans on campus.

10. Strictly prohibit teachers from discriminating against students, or subjecting them to corporal punishment,变相体罚, verbal abuse, physical assault, sexual harassment, or other behaviors that侮辱人格尊严.

11. Strictly prohibit teachers from engaging in paid补课 or变相索财 from parents through直播打赏,知识付费, etc., or publishing content that贩卖焦虑 for profit.

12. Strictly prohibit schools from deviating from the立德树人 requirement by establishing school rules and regulations that违背常理认知, violate公序

Партия

“Партия” (Partiya) is not a specific place or cultural site, but the Russian word for “political party.” Therefore, it does not have a physical location or architectural history to summarize. In a historical context, the term is most famously associated with the Communist Party of the Soviet Union (CPSU), which was the founding and ruling party of the Soviet state from 1917 until 1991.

социализм

“Socialism” is not a specific place or cultural site, but a political and economic ideology. Historically, it emerged as a major political force in the 19th and 20th centuries, advocating for public or collective ownership of the means of production and a more equitable distribution of wealth. It became the foundational state ideology in countries like the former Soviet Union and Eastern Bloc nations, profoundly shaping their societies, architecture, and cultural policies during that era.

государство

“Государство” (gosudarstvo) is the Russian word for “state,” referring to a sovereign political entity with defined territory, government, and population. Historically, the concept evolved in Russia from medieval principalities like Kievan Rus into the centralized Tsardom of Moscow, and later the Russian Empire, before forming the modern Russian Federation. It embodies the idea of centralized power and political organization fundamental to Russian history and governance.

героические образцы

“Героические образцы” (Heroic Images) is not a specific, widely recognized cultural site or place, but a general Russian phrase often used to describe monuments, memorials, or artistic works that depict heroic figures and events from history, particularly from World War II (the Great Patriotic War). These can include statues, murals, or museum exhibits found across Russia and former Soviet states, created primarily during the Soviet era to commemorate military and civilian sacrifice. Their history is intrinsically linked to state-sponsored art and propaganda aimed at fostering patriotism and collective memory around the war effort.

страна

“Страна” is the Russian word for “country” or “land,” so it does not refer to a specific place or cultural site. Therefore, it is not possible to provide a historical summary of a single location. If you have a specific country or cultural site in mind, please provide its name for a detailed summary.

история

“История” is the Russian word for “history,” and in a cultural context, it often refers to the **State Historical Museum** located on Red Square in Moscow. Founded in 1872, its vast collection chronicles the history of Russia and its peoples from ancient times to the present. The museum itself is housed in a magnificent neo-Russian style building, making it both a treasure house of artifacts and a significant architectural monument.

Мораль и верховенство закона

“Мораль и верповенство закона” (Morality and the Rule of Law) is not a specific physical place or cultural site, but a conceptual and philosophical principle. It is a foundational idea in political philosophy and legal theory, with a history tracing back to ancient Greek thinkers like Aristotle, who argued that a state should be governed by laws rather than the arbitrary will of individuals. In modern contexts, it is a central tenet of constitutional democracies and international governance, emphasizing that laws must be just, applied equally, and that no one is above them.

Идеологическое и политическое образование

“Ideological and political education” is not a specific place or cultural site, but a broad term referring to systematic instruction in the doctrines and policies of a governing body, particularly within certain political systems. Historically, it has been a formal component of state institutions, most notably in the former Soviet Union and other socialist states, where it aimed to shape public consciousness and ensure political loyalty. Today, similar forms of political education continue within the structures of various governments, political parties, and military organizations worldwide.