After—school programs were made available in all primary and middle schools, the Ministry of Education（教育部） said recently.
For students who have special needs, the programs can last even longer to solve the difficulties working parents have in picking up their children. The programs should help students finish their homework, tutor（指导）students who have difficulty in learning and organize activities including reading, sports, interest groups and clubs. The programs should mainly be run by schoolteachers, who should be compensated（补偿）for the extra work, and allow for participation（参与）by outside professionals（专业人员）and volunteers.
The ministry said Nanjing, capital of Jiangsu Province, has been offering free after—school programs in all primary schools since 2017. All 84 primary and middle schools in Beijing's Dongcheng District also offer such programs, which are attended by almost 80 percent of students, the ministry said.
More than 92 percent of parents expect schools to organize safe and colorful after—school programs for their children, according to a survey by China Youth Daily.
The survey of l, 605 parents found that 73 percent wanted the programs to cover tutoring and on—site（现场的）question—and—answer activities, while about 70 percent hoped teachers could guide their children with homework.
Xiong Bingqi, director of the 21st Century Education Research Institute in Beijing, said more choices should be given to schools. The activities they want to choose should be based on the needs of students and parents, so the programs do not become day care centers.
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