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University 'Blue Book' criticises recruitment of foreign teachers
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[South China Morning Post] - Education-sector legislator Ip Kin-yuen said the book's statements were politically driven. "It lacks respect for a professional analysis on foreign English teachers … who have benefited local pupils all these years," Ip said. The Blue Book also says
Officials vow not to lay off teachers
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[South China Morning Post (subscription)] - Legislator Yip Kin-yuen, who represents the education sector, said the school system was not up to international standards, citing OECD data that the average class size in member countries is pupils. Meanwhile, 70 per cent of parents said in a
Wan Chai Sports Ground will be demolished in 2019
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[South China Morning Post (subscription)] Kong Stadium was not a suitable alternative for Wan Chai Sports Ground. "The stadium is more like a place for events, instead of daily sport activities." The lawmaker for the education sector, Ip Kin-yuen, said that Hong Kong Stadium was too costly
Exclusive: ESF warns school fees may rise from next year
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[South China Morning Post (subscription)] - Legislator Ip Kin-yuen, who represents the education sector, asked how the ESF could justify its present level of subsidies given its strong asset portfolio. According to the audited accounts on the ESF website, it owns property, part of which
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