Empower Rural China Students - 21st Century Skills

The Li Geng Sheng (LGS) Project of Beijing University Education Foundation was set up by Prof. F. Chao, founder and former President of Evergreen Education Foundation. LGS is named after her grandfather, who was a famous patriotic educator and respected at the national level in China. Prof. Chao hopes to continue her grandfather’s spirit in education for China. To continue to benefit rural students, recent changes in China NGO relations have required EEF to adapt and evolve.

By partnering with the China based LGS Project, Evergreen is able to support resources and opportunities for teachers and students in rural China. The LGS Project includes teacher training and supports them to conduct student activities in STEM and other educational projects both online and locally. The Evergreen LGS project started with “Paper Circuit” online teacher training at Tongwei public library in Gansu Province.

The training resulted in teachers creating fun and interesting activities for their students. Everyone played with Paper Circuit at school, library or home in all kinds of themes, such as birthday cards, personal designs, or holiday greetings. Additionally, more projects evolved, such as “Playdol circuit,” “Vibrating robot,” and “Cinderella drama club.” By taking advantage of online training, these LGS projects spread to many small rural libraries. Prof. Wang at Beijing University and his team developed the LGS project’s free classes and hosted more than 50 activities for remote students in the rural villages.

More curriculum and teachers joining the LGS project. Ongoing Evergreen support will allow the LGS Project to continue developing the platform, establishing communities, and providing a global resource.