We will not tolerate any individual black sheep. The Ministry of Education insists on zero tolerance for violations of teacher ethics
"The Ministry of Education has always adhered to zero tolerance for issues related to teacher ethics and violations, and has dealt with very few black sheep who break through the bottom line in accordance with the law, regulations, and discipline, and will not tolerate them." On August 31, when asked about issues related to teacher ethics and professional conduct at a press conference of the Ministry of Education, Ren Youqun, Director of the Teacher Work Department of the Ministry of Education, responded.
Ren Youqun said that the Ministry of Education adheres to making teacher ethics and conduct the first criterion for evaluating the quality of the teaching staff, continuously strengthens teacher ideological guidance, improves system and mechanism construction, introduces various policies and regulations, and strengthens positive publicity and guidance. The measures for building teacher ethics and conduct have entered a normalized, standardized, and legal track. At present, our teaching staff has generally good professional ethics and conduct. The majority of teachers are firm in their ideals and beliefs, practicing the glorious mission of cultivating virtue and nurturing people. The mainstream of the teaching staff is positive and upward, with the vast majority of teachers respecting knowledge, caring for students, being strict with themselves, and being role models. They are respected and loved by students, and the construction of professional ethics and conduct has achieved solid results.
Ren Youqun pointed out that the teacher ethics and public opinion incidents that have occurred since the beginning of this year have greatly damaged the overall image of the teaching staff. The Ministry of Education will handle them seriously in accordance with laws, regulations, and discipline, and will not tolerate them. Next, the Ministry of Education will adhere to building a solid bottom line and leading at a high level. On the one hand, we will continue to consolidate the effectiveness of the special rectification campaign, continue to expose typical cases of teacher ethics violations, and strengthen the main responsibility of local and school authorities. At the same time, timely clarification and public proof of false reports from teachers; Resolutely retaliate against malicious distortion of facts, defamation and defamation of teachers, and safeguard the legitimate rights and interests of teachers. On the other hand, we will vigorously carry out positive and exemplary publicity activities, using the power of role models to constantly inspire and lead teachers to enhance their sense of honor and mission.