On the eve of the 40th Teachers’ Day, the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security and the Ministry of Education announced the list of national advanced collectives and individuals in the education system. The School (Institute) of Chinese National Community Studies, SCMU was awarded the title of “National Advanced Collective in Education System”.

The School (Institute) of Chinese National Community Studies at SCMU aims to become “an important talent training base, theoretical research base, and new high-end think tank for building the community for the Chinese nation in the new era”. It leads the nation in education, theoretical research, publicity, and policy advisory services related to “forging a strong sense of community for the Chinese nation”. Experts from the school participated in compiling the textbookIntroduction to Community for the Chinese Nation. The school ranked first in the teaching competition for this introductory course organized by the National Ethnic Affairs Commission and was honored as an “Outstanding Grassroots Teaching Organization in Hubei Province”.

The school has secured multiple national social science projects related to “forging a strong sense of community for the Chinese nation”, and is leading a major commissioned project by the United Front Work Department of Hubei Provincial Party Committee titled “Compilation of Historical Materials on Chinese Ethnic Groups’ Communication, Exchange, and Integration: Hubei Volume”. Their series of videos on “Stories of Ethnic Unity Told by the General Secretary Xi” has garnered over 7 million views on “Xuexi Qiangguo” platform. Four members of the school were selected for the National Ethnic Affairs Commission’s lecturing team on forging a strong sense of community for the Chinese nation, delivering over 100 lectures across the country.

This commendation aims to vigorously promote the spirit of educators, create a strong atmosphere of respecting teachers and valuing education throughout society, and inspire teachers and education workers nationwide to implement the fundamental task of moral education and actively engage in building a strong education nation. A total of 585 units and 1,790 individuals were honored nationwide, with 25 units and 79 individuals from Hubei Province receiving recognition.