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Hong Kong's education system under fire for intense academic pressure

A recent tragedy in Hong Kong has highlighted the intense pressure within the city's education system, which is increasingly viewed as a zero-sum game focused solely on exam results. This intense focus on test-taking skills and rote learning, at the expense of creativity and adaptability, is creating significant stress for students, teachers, and parents. Experts suggest a re-evaluation of educational priorities is needed to foster skills crucial for future success, such as collaboration and creativity, rather than just excelling in exams. AI

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Hong Kong's education system under fire for intense academic pressure

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Alice Wu ·

    Pursuit of academic excellence in Hong Kong shouldn’t be a deadly race

    I’m still reeling from last week’s tragedy in Hong Kong: a mother and her 12-year-old daughter lost their lives to suicide within hours of each other reportedly following an argument about “education problems”. While the causes of suicide are complex, the incident should prompt r…