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Checks needed to counter school dictators
- An investigation has been launched into the suicide of a teacher and the tragedy points to a widespread problem of schools operating like serfdoms with little accountability to parents, teachers and community representatives
Rallies were held in cities around the world in September 2017 to mark World Suicide Prevention Day, including in Hong Kong. The shoes were a reminder of the number of deaths. Photo: Felix Wong
How the joy went out of teaching in Hong Kong
- The recent death of a primary schoolteacher highlights the pressure that many now face in the education system, where there’s little time for personal care and building relationships
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Hong Kong schools
Rallies were held in cities around the world in September 2017 to mark World Suicide Prevention Day, including in Hong Kong. The shoes were a reminder of the number of deaths. Photo: Felix Wong