Zou Lianke is a representative of the National People's Congress and director of the Guizhou Provincial Department of Education. He said the current development of rural education is still a "short board" and it is recommended to formulate a classified development policy for small rural schools and vigorously develop rural foundations.

He suggested formulating a teaching policy for teachers in shortage subjects in small-scale rural schools, clarify corresponding requirements in terms of financial support, class guarantee, etc., and support mainly rural central schools. The proportion of funds invested in rural education shall be stipulated.