【明報專訊】The voluntary class-reduction scheme （「自願優化班級結構」計劃）
To cope with predicted decreases in student population in the next six years, the government has come up with a voluntary class-reduction scheme. Under the scheme, schools may provide better services by optimizing their class numbers. The scheme is aimed at saving as many schools from closure as possible.
■Keywords
Education Bureau 教育局
obligation 責任
population 人口
■Questions
1. What is the aim of introducing the voluntary class-reduction scheme?
2. What is Michael Suen's stance? What is Lam's?
3. To what extent is class reduction an effective means of coping with declining student population in the near future?
■Further readings
1. SCMP. "Minister stands firm on cuts to secondary classes despite protests", 2010.11.16
2. Education Bureau Press Releases:
www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/201003/29/P201003290100.htm
