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Taipei mayor plans public-funded flu vaccines
Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an plans to work with the central government on public-funded flu vaccines. He aims to boost on-campus vaccination and address school safety and facilities.
2025/02/11 10:49
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Taipei schools plan merger for 2025 as Xinmin International
Taipei’s Qiangshu High School and Xinmin Elementary plan to merge into Xinmin International School by 2025. They await approval to start recruitment.
2024/12/13 15:42
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Taiwan to cut class sizes in 2025 amid demographic shifts
The Ministry of Education in Taiwan will reduce class sizes in 2025 due to demographic trends. Over 200 schools will implement this change, affecting both public and private high schools.
2024/11/12 16:54
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Typhoon Kong-rey damages 326 schools in Taiwan
Typhoon Kong-rey caused over NT$110 million in damage to 326 schools in Taiwan, with Hualien County hit hardest. Schools will assess damages further.
2024/11/01 16:52
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Principals in New Taipei given discretion on class closures
Typhoon Trami brings strong winds and heavy rain to Taiwan. New Taipei City schools may cancel classes based on local conditions. Stay updated for safety.
2024/10/24 14:26
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Premier Cho admits hasty milk policy implementation
Premier Cho Jung-tai acknowledges the rushed milk policy for schools, urging better planning. With contracts ending in 2024, new measures aim for safe, feasible delivery by 2025.
2024/10/15 23:00
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KMT legislators highlight school milk supply flaws
Legislators in Taipei urge a rethink of the milk supply policy for schools, proposing vouchers due to storage issues. The plan aims to provide domestic dairy twice a week.
2024/10/07 11:44
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Father of stabbing victim opposes death penalty abolition
A father of a school stabbing victim in Taipei calls for juveniles in serious crimes to be tried under the Criminal Code. He urges legal accountability and safety measures in schools.
2024/09/27 12:01
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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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Retired educators to fill Taipei’s teacher gap
Discover how Taipei tackles its middle school teacher shortage by rehiring retired educators, amid a surge in enrollments. Learn about the city’s plan ahead of the new school year.
2024/08/20 16:23
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Taiwan vocational colleges announce admission results
Discover the latest on Taiwan’s technological and vocational college admissions for the 113 academic year, including key dates and the selection process. Final results will be announced on July 9.
2024/07/03 14:10
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Taiwan’s Executive Yuan backs new pedestrian safety plan
Discover how Taiwan’s Executive Yuan is enhancing pedestrian safety through a comprehensive plan involving the MOTC and MOI, targeting 799 intersections and 200 schools for improvements by year-end.
2024/06/21 15:39
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School construction challenges summer childcare in Taipei
Discover how Taipei is addressing the summer care disruption caused by construction at 27 schools, including efforts to transfer students and criticisms of planning.
2024/06/12 11:11
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Daan dominates Taipei’s top 4 school districts
Housing prices near 36 "star" schools in Taipei analyzed, with the highest average at NT$1.226 million per ping near Jin-Hua Elementary in Da’an District due to location and school prestige. Beitou District has lower prices, around NT$500,000 to NT$700,000.
2024/04/15 15:37
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Vision health declines with age in Taipei’s young students
In Taipei City, a study reveals an increasing trend of poor vision among elementary and junior high students with age, with first graders showing a 25.9% rate, escalating to 77.4% in ninth graders. Female students exhibit higher rates of poor vision compared to males. Despite a slight decrease in elementary students and a minor increase among junior high students in the 2023 academic year, overall vision health has improved since 2014, attributed to the city’s efforts in annual professional vision screenings and promoting eye care awareness. The study also notes differences in vision health across school types, with public elementary schools and private junior high schools showing the highest rates of poor vision.
2024/04/10 15:39
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Taiwan’s capital sees school disruptions following quake
Following a 7.2 magnitude earthquake in Taiwan, schools in Taipei and other counties suspended classes, with over 200 schools reporting damage. Students were evacuated safely, thanks in part to recent drill preparations.
2024/04/03 16:15
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Taiwan high schools to pilot mental health leave program
The Ministry of Education in Taipei launches a pilot program offering mental health leave for high school students, requiring parental consent and limiting leave to three days per semester. Universities have already implemented similar measures.
2024/02/17 14:44
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Taipei city egg prices drop post-Lunar New Year glut
Taipei City Egg Merchants Association announces wholesale egg prices will decrease from NT$52 to NT$49 per Taiwan catty due to unsold stock from before the Lunar New Year. The egg market was closed during the holiday, resulting in no quotations. To alleviate pressure on sales, the farm-gate price has been reduced by NT$3, now at NT$42.5. The association is monitoring demand and potential price adjustments as primary and secondary schools reopen. Current pricing remains unchanged.
2024/02/16 14:03
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Hou Yu-ih unveils plan to combat school violence
Kuomintang (KMT) Presidential candidate Hou Yu-ih presents a four-point plan to address school violence, criticizing the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) administration’s social safety net. The plan includes stricter regulations, preventive education, enhanced security checks, and tougher punishments for gang intrusions. Hou’s response comes after a high school student in New Taipei City was slashed in the neck, putting campus security under scrutiny. He questions the effectiveness of the government’s Social Safety Net 2.0 plan and calls for revisions to regulations. Tung Yao-tsung, president of the New Taipei City Parents’ Association, supports Hou’s stance and urges the Ministry of Education to focus on an intermediary education system to improve school security. Retired teacher Wang Chiung-yuan emphasizes the need for a balanced approach that considers the rights of all students.
2024/01/04 18:20
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Taiwan bolsters school safety after New Taipei tragedy
The Minister of Education, Pan Wen-chung, has announced measures to ensure school safety following a brutal throat-slitting incident at a New Taipei City school. Premier Chen Chien-jen has directed the education ministry to provide psychological aid for students and staff, as well as enhance personnel and funding. Representatives from the Judicial Yuan, six municipalities, civil organizations, teachers, and parents will collaborate to prevent future tragedies. The government plans to reevaluate counseling and assessment mechanisms in intermediary education. Additionally, the potential addition of security staff in schools is being discussed. The assailant student has been detained, and the investigation will proceed according to the Juvenile Justice Act.
2023/12/28 18:10
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NEU calls on Taiwan’s MOE to remedy school safety measures
The National Federation of Education Unions (NEU) has called on Taiwan’s Ministry of Education (MOE) to take full responsibility for incidents like the recent student stabbing in New Taipei City. The NEU insists on changes to improve the current situation and prevent students from bringing prohibited items to school. The NEU believes that amendments made by the MOE have unfairly disempowered teachers, as many schools struggle to address students who bring banned items due to fear of backlash or being accused of bullying. NEU President Lin Shuo-chieh pointed out that teachers are hesitant to correct and punish behavior out of fear of being accused of "targeting" students or being reported for bullying. In 2022, the MOE amended regulations on the management of dangerous items carried by students. According to Article 28, unless explicitly stated by law or sufficient evidence suggests the student is involved in criminal activity or carries banned items, their bodies and belongings are not to be searched. Article 29 states that for high school inspections, two or more representatives of parents, student council members, or teachers must be present to examine students’ belongings or spaces. Lin claimed that the MOE’s rules are difficult for grassroots teachers to implement and can easily be twisted into accusations of bullying. He urged the MOE and local education departments to redefine regulations for handling protected students in order to prevent further deterioration of campus safety and safeguard the rights of other students.
2023/12/27 16:34
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Ex-KMT legislator Tsai defends classical Chinese in schools
Former Kuomintang (KMT) legislator Alex Tsai advocates for the inclusion of classical Chinese literature in education, suggesting that it should be part of university entrance exams. Tsai cites the University of Tokyo as an example, where classical Chinese content is included in the national language exams. He argues that studying these classics can enhance language skills and cultural refinement. Tsai criticizes the ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) and pro-independence forces for neglecting the value of classical Chinese and accuses them of attempting to "de-sinicize" Taiwan’s education system. Critics argue that education should prioritize critical thinking and note that the DPP has retained a significant portion of classical Chinese content in the curriculum. They emphasize the need for a comprehensive understanding of the curriculum’s core principles and content to advance Taiwan’s educational progress.
2023/12/12 17:44
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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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Taipei to offer free HPV vaccines to junior high boys
Starting September 2024, Taipei’s male junior high school students will receive the 9-valent Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine for free, as announced by the Taipei City Department of Health. The aim of this initiative is to enhance herd immunity, reduce HPV infections, and lower the incidence of related cancers by vaccinating both male and female students. With a vaccination rate of 91% among junior high school girls in 2021, the Health Commissioner decided to extend the program to boys. Consent from students and parents will be required, and a health assessment will be conducted by a physician. Vaccination sites will be set up in 93 schools, and there are also 115 contracted medical institutions available for students who cannot receive the vaccine at school. The vaccine’s effectiveness in preventing infections and reducing the risk of related cancers is supported by medical studies. The World Health Organization recommends that 90% of girls under 15 receive the HPV vaccine, with boys included as a secondary priority group. The Health Promotion Administration has been providing the vaccine to female junior high students at public expense since 2018, establishing a strong foundation for safeguarding boys against HPV as well.
2023/12/12 13:19
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Examination Yuan donates 6,600 books to overseas schools
The Examination Yuan donates 6,600 books in Chinese and English to support library services in Taiwanese schools abroad, including the Surabaya Taipei School in Indonesia. The Ministry’s International and Cross-strait Education Department emphasizes the competitiveness of overseas students in Taiwanese schools, and hopes the book donation will foster closer ties between international Taiwanese institutions and domestic government bodies. The books cover a wide range of subjects and are expected to expand students’ imaginations and nurture global talent.
2023/12/07 21:10