The most beautiful cause under the sun -- the story of Zheng Qi, a model teacher

Author: Compiled by the Book Writing Group, with writing by Li Meng
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Publish Date: 2010-12-24
Features: Comrade Zheng Qi was originally a teacher at Jinggang Primary School in Miaoren Town, Dangyang City, Hubei Province. Over nearly five decades, he has tirelessly devoted himself to rural education, selflessly giving his all, achieving extraordinary accomplishments in an ordinary role, and becoming a model and of noble teacher ethics. To further promote the national teacher ethics publicity and education campaign and foster a positive social atmosphere of learning from role models, upholding teacher ethics, and respecting teachers, the Publicity Department of the CPC Central Committee, the Ministry of Education, the Communist Youth League Central Committee, and the Hubei Provincial Committee of the CPC recently jointly organized a reporting tour featuring Comrade Zheng Qi's advanced deeds. The tour, which visited various locations, garnered strong responses from teachers, students, and all sectors of society. Comrade Zheng Qi's exemplary deeds once again remind us that our teaching ranks are a trustworthy force and a particularly capable team. Especially among rural teachers, under difficult conditions and harsh environments, they hold lofty aspirations, find joy in hardship, silently dedicate themselves, and diligently labor, devoting their youth to the next generation and to the future of the nation. Many of them have transitioned from their prime to graying hair, with their lives dedicated to education without pause, embodying the character and demeanor of people's teachers. They fully deserve the honorable title of people's teachers. Comrade Zheng Qi is an outstanding representative among them. Education is the foundation for a century-old plan; the foundation of education lies in nurturing teachers. To advance the cause of education, we must wholeheartedly rely on the teaching ranks and resolutely build a strong people's teaching force. Teachers, students, and comrades, let us hold high the great banners of Deng Xiaoping Theory and the Important Thought of "Three Represents," under the leadership of General Secretary Hu Jintao, and inspired by the noble spirit of exemplary teachers, vigorously strengthen the construction of the teaching force, care for and promote the healthy growth of minors, and strive to deliver people-centered education, working tirelessly for the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation!