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Taichung to offer free lunches in schools by September
Taichung Mayor Lu Shiow-yen announced free nutritious lunches for public elementary and junior high schools starting in Sept. 2026, benefiting 214,000 students.
2026/01/08 11:44
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Taiwan struggles to implement swimming lessons in schools
Despite Taiwan’s mandate for swimming lessons in schools, only Taipei and New Taipei have achieved full implementation, while other cities face facility shortages and high maintenance costs.
2024/09/17 08:00
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Taichung opens traffic theme park for kids’ safety education
Taichung City has unveiled its first children’s traffic theme park, Quan Yuan Children’s Traffic Theme Park, located next to Quanyuan Park in the East District. The park aims to educate youngsters about traffic safety while they play, featuring miniaturized zebra crossings, scooter waiting areas, railway level crossings, and a section on the blind spots of large vehicles. Parents can use bicycles and scooters with their children, providing a practical setting for hands-on traffic education. The park is part of Taichung’s "Melody Project" to create unique parks within city districts and integrates local historical elements. Plans are underway to partner with nearby schools for outdoor traffic education classes, fostering an early appreciation of traffic rules in students and enhancing public awareness of traffic safety.
2023/12/20 20:51
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Taichung Mayor backs moral education, traditional virtues
Taichung Mayor Lu Shiow-yen expresses support for enhancing the morals of Taiwanese nationals and promoting traditional virtues of propriety, righteousness, integrity, and a sense of shame. This goal is seen as beneficial for the nation’s development and transcends political leadership and time. City Councilor Lin Pi-hsiu highlights the removal of an essay on ’integrity and shame’ by Gu Yanwu from the 108 Curriculum Guidelines, sparking widespread discussion. Lin endorses the adoption of the school motto ’propriety, righteousness, integrity, and shame’ and expresses concern about the distortion of moral values among many people. Mayor Lu emphasizes the importance of character and integrity in children, stating that schools should impart character education alongside regular subjects. Promoting the common school motto is seen as pivotal in elevating the quality of citizens.
2023/12/12 17:34
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KMT’s Jaw decries campus access inequity for campaign
Jaw Shau-kong, the Kuomintang (KMT) vice-presidential candidate, criticized the lack of access to university campuses for his campaign activities, claiming that this privilege was given to the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) before his candidacy. He was previously invited to speak at National Tsing Hua University, National Chiao Tung University, and Chinese Culture University, but these engagements were later canceled by the universities. Jaw believes that nurturing university students’ interest in democracy is important and plans to speak at various higher education institutions, aiming to facilitate exchanges with students from at least five schools. His first campus speech will take place at his alma mater, Taichung First Senior High School. KMT presidential nominee Hou Yu-ih and DPP rival Lai Ching-te have also engaged with the student electorate, participating in youth forums and delivering speeches at various universities. People First Party presidential candidate Ko Wen-je has also been invited to speak at universities, highlighting the trend of presidential and vice-presidential hopefuls engaging with students across Taiwan.
2023/12/09 16:14
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Mycoplasma pneumonia transmission low in Taiwan: CDC
Explore the latest on mycoplasma pneumonia in Taiwan. The CDC reports low transmission rates, emphasizing mild symptoms and recovery in children. Learn more about the impact on Taichung schools and health advice.
2023/11/29 15:38
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Taiwanese youth shine in Model UN event in Taichung
Discover how over 300 Taiwanese students from 38 schools showcased their global awareness and English proficiency at the Taichung Youth Model United Nations event. This two-day gathering in Taichung highlighted the youth’s readiness to engage in international affairs, despite Taiwan’s absence from the UN.
2023/11/15 15:48
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Schools banning ’carrot knife’ toy due to safety concerns
Four regional governments in Taiwan, including Yunlin County, Keelung City, Hsinchu County, Miaoli County, and Taichung City, have banned the popular toy knife known as the "carrot knife" from schools due to safety concerns. The toy, originally from mainland China, gained popularity among Taiwanese students through social media platforms like TikTok and Xiaohongshu. The ban is primarily due to the pointed tip on the front end of the plastic retractable toy, which is seen as potentially dangerous. Taipei City and New Taipei City advise students not to bring the toys to school, while other municipalities require schools to enhance safety management and provide safety education.
2023/11/02 21:11