Wuhan is advancing national education priorities through wide-ranging reforms that emphasize quality, equity, and innovation. The city is shifting its focus from expanding access to enhancing educational excellence.
Since autumn 2023, a new pilot program has evaluated school principals based on the overall development of students. By June 2024, 100 participating schools reported a student physical fitness rate of 53.24 percent – a nearly 20-point increase year-on-year.
Digital infrastructure is driving progress, with 360 smart classrooms, 240 AI labs, and 270 smart libraries now operational. Unified data systems and public platforms are improving access and promoting greater equity.
Labor education has been revitalized through hands-on experiences across home, school, and community settings. Model schools now offer immersive training in practical skills.
Wuhan is also strengthening its teaching workforce through ethics initiatives, professional development, and national recognition, with 25 local educators and institutions having received honors since 2018.
In vocational education, the city is aligning programs with industry needs by forming regional alliances and school-enterprise partnerships, ensuring talent development supports local economic growth.
