December 2013 Update

Wuning County Dadong Yu-Lang Hope Elementary School

Date of Visit: December 12, 2013

Purpose of Visit: Project Completion

Grades: 1-9 (13 classes total)

This school is of the highest quality.

Students

No. of Students: 508 (316 boarding)

Student performance is above average in Wuning County. There are many “left-behind children” which puts a lot of responsibility on teachers. 90% of students go on to high school, while the remaining 10% go on to vocational high school.

Teachers

No. of Teachers: 37

Teachers are very responsible, and are considered some fo the better teachers in Wuning County. There are specialized teachers for music, PE, and art classes. English classes begin in the third grade.

Buildings/Facilities

– 15 classrooms (all equipped with projectors & moveable blackboards)
– Dormitory
– Library: ~7,000 books
– Computer Room: 4 computers
– Cafeteria: good, well-managed; meals service split into two shifts
– Restrooms: flush-style

Problems/Issues

Lacking computers and teachers’ lodging. Classroom desks/chairs are old.