Presenting the Teachers Better Living Conditions

Wednesday marks the Teacher's Day in China.

An article in the Beijing News says the festival reflects the country's tradition of respecting teachers. It is widely believed that China's emphasis on education has led to the country's achievements in the past 30 years.

But the paper points out there remain some problems in the field. For instance, some schools charge too much from the students. Some teachers take money from parents and even force students to buy exercise books.

The paper says the problems are mainly due to the relatively poor status and living standards of teachers.

According to the paper, a teacher in rural areas earns less than 70 dollars a month, which is lower than a rag-picker in the city.

The article suggests more favorable policies be put into place, ensuring that teachers enjoy a higher standard of living. It notes it will eventually result in higher standards of education.