In early 2026, the Ministry of Education released a new guideline to build “healthy schools” across China. It tries to move the focus from “score first” to “health first”. More and more students are facing serious 11 (physics) and mental health problems. These problems 12 (bring) great pressure to schools and families for a long time.
One of the biggest 13 (difficult) is that some schools replace PE classes with other subjects in practice. To solve this, strict checks 14 (need) . Officials can check schools in surprise and watch students’ daily exercise. Students’ health should be taken into school evaluation, and health data should be open to the public.
15many parents worry that exercise takes up students’ study time, in fact, 16 [prɒpə (r) ] exercise makes students more active and better at learning. To help students get enough rest and sports, too much after-school training should be reduced.
The guideline also focuses 17 college students’ health. In the past, upperclassmen (高年级学生) had few PE classes and 18 (take) little exercise. Now colleges should offer them PE classes and ask them 19 (exercise) at least three times a week.
Mental health is important, too. Schools, families and society should work with each other. Teachers need to notice students’ mental problems early and give them help in time.
The guideline will help schools change 20 (they) ideas. It shows that health is the first lesson for every student.
