The state of rural schools has become a national concern in China, where it is so below standard that it has begun to endanger the lives of the young students. Public schools in rural China are horribly underfunded in comparison to the schools in metropolitan areas.
At least 38 deaths have recently been reported as a result of the poor working condition of public school transportation.
Currently, there are laws being considered by Chinese Prime Minister Wen Jiabao, which would give school transport the right-of-way over other vehicles. However, that is not enough.
Tell Chinese Prime Minister Wen Jiabao and President Hu Jintao that it is crucial that they allocate more funding toward education, as well as educational facilities. In doing so, they are investing in their future, and even literally saving lives.
At least 38 deaths have recently been reported as a result of the poor working condition of public school transportation.
Currently, there are laws being considered by Chinese Prime Minister Wen Jiabao, which would give school transport the right-of-way over other vehicles. However, that is not enough.
Tell Chinese Prime Minister Wen Jiabao and President Hu Jintao that it is crucial that they allocate more funding toward education, as well as educational facilities. In doing so, they are investing in their future, and even literally saving lives.