Recently, Guangxi Normal University College of Foreign Studies of Class 2023 Winter Vacation Social Practice Team "Peach and Plum Fill the World"carried out a remarkable winter vacation social practice research activity at Gaoshang Town Central Primary School in Xing'an County, Guilin City, Guangxi. The theme of this research is "Listening to Rural Education and Building Dreams for Children". The research started on January 7, 2024, and ended on February 20, aiming to deeply understand the daily teaching of young rural teachers, their career development puzzles, and their expectations for rural education.

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During the research, members of the research team conducted face - to - face interviews with several young teachers at Gaoshang Town Central Primary School. Teacher Shen Huan shared her experience of choosing to teach in a township primary school due to difficult employment during the pandemic. She mentioned that mental health problems among students have been noticed in teaching, and she hopes that more professional mental health, art, music, and physical education teachers can help students grow. Teacher Kang Zhaohong told the story of switching from a financial management major to a special - post teacher. She was touched by the warm - hearted actions of her students and also pointed out that the teaching staff and teaching equipment in township primary schools need to be strengthened. Teacher Li Junyi, as a general - subject student, was assigned to teach in a township primary school after graduation. She felt a great sense of achievement when greeted by her graduated students and also expected a more equitable distribution of educational resources. Teacher Liu Qinghong shared her journey from a special - post teacher to a full - time teacher. She loves her job and has established a deep bond with her students, but she also calls on parents to pay more attention to the growth of left - behind children. Teacher Liu Min came to a township primary school in Guangxi from a private school in Hunan. She expressed her hope to contribute to rural education and shared the difficulties and solutions in the teaching process.

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This social practice research has achieved fruitful results. On the one hand, the team collected a large amount of information about the work status of young teachers, and these first - hand materials provided strong support for the research on the development of rural education. On the other hand, through in - depth exchanges with young teachers, the research group established good communication channels with them, laying a solid foundation for possible future educational support and cooperation.

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This practical activity has revealed both the vitality and challenges of rural education. The research conducted by the "Peaches and Plums Fill the World" Team from Guangxi Normal University has taken a solid step forward in promoting the development of rural education. It also inspires more people to pay attention to township education and contribute to achieving educational equity.