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42.

But

are

still

some

these improvements do not go far enough. There

complex and controversial problems which we

will have to tackle with imagination and determination. The

time has come to review the strengths and weaknesses of our

basic curriculum, and to decide whether it meets the needs

of all children. We must look at how to develop a system

which establishes targets for students and then tests how

well they and their schools have done in meeting these

goals.

language

We must face up to the hotly-debated question of

in education and decide what is the right answer

now for this community. All these issues will be dealt with

by

the Education Commission's fourth report, which is due to

be published next month. There will then be a chance for

public comment.

The decisions we take after that will be

crucial in determining

schools in the 1990s.

the quality of the education in our

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A good

education remains one of the most important

aspirations of every Hong Kong family. By the end of the

parents will be able to send their children to

century, all

primary and secondary schools which provide a relevant

modern facilities and well-trained and motivated

There will be a greater variety of schools to

curriculum,

teachers.

choose from,

including private

schools offering their own

/curricula.