Archive · 12 Nov 2025

China Mandates Less Homework, More Sleep, and Two Hours of Exercise for Students

China Mandates Less Homework, More Sleep, and Two Hours of Exercise for Students

Imagine your schoolwork is like eating too much candy - it makes you feel yucky!

China's government is telling schools they need to give kids less homework, just like giving you fewer candies.

They also want you to play outside for at least two hours every day, which is super fun!

And guess what?

No phones in class anymore, so you can focus better.

They even want to make sure you get enough sleep by starting school at a good time and not rushing your lunch.

This is all to help kids feel happier and less worried, especially when it's time for tests.

It's like a big reset button for school to be more fun and less stressful!

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