A display highlighting farming activities as part of labor education is set up during the 2026 New Education Initiative International Academic Conference. [Photo/WeChat account: neweducation]

Jiangyan district in Taizhou presented its approach to labor education at the 2026 New Education Initiative International Academic Conference, held recently in Suzhou, sharing its experience and achievements with more than 300 education experts and practitioners from 32 countries and regions.

The Jiangyan District Education Bureau outlined how the district has integrated hands-on learning into its education system through practical programs and initiatives tailored to local needs.

A key part of the approach is the Guide to 100 Everyday Life Skills, a handbook compiled by the district to help students develop practical skills. The guide brings together four learning settings: schools, families, communities and off-campus education bases.

Jiangyan has also developed six themed areas of labor education that reflect the different characteristics of urban and rural communities. These areas include farming and rural life, traditional craftsmanship and intangible cultural heritage, as well as nature and ecology.