A monumental bust ?

[Randy W]

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Web users call out school for misguided priorities after it erected sculpture of top student

 

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Experts said the presence of the bust would only place heavy pressure on students and highlighted problems in China's education system, particularly its obsession with grades and testing.

"The flaws of our education system and concept triggered the school's decision, which will have a bad impact on children's psychological health, as it teaches them that entering an elite university is everything in life," one Web user wrote, a sentiment that was reposted many times.

In response to the online discussion, the high school admitted that the decision was a bit outrageous and announced that they would tear down the sculpture on Thursday.