黄刚 and 陈花 discuss the pros and cons of canceling early morning and evening self-study sessions, as well as issues of educational equity.

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陈花: Did you see the news? Many high schools in cities have canceled early morning and evening self-study sessions, so students can finally get more sleep!
黄刚: Yes, I saw it. But in many smaller towns, schools are still reluctant to cancel them, saying it affects college admission rates.
陈花: That’s true. City kids have more resources—they can easily find tutors or extra classes—but for kids in rural areas, self-study sessions might be their only dedicated study time.
黄刚: Exactly, and some parents are actually against canceling evening self-study because they worry their kids will just end up going to internet cafés or playing games.
陈花: But does forcing students to study longer really improve efficiency? Some research suggests that excessive studying just makes students more exhausted without necessarily improving their grades.
黄刚: That’s the ‘theater effect,’ right? If everyone stands up to see the stage, in the end, everyone is just more tired, but no one can sit down.
陈花: So what’s the solution? Completely canceling it might be unfair to students with weaker academic foundations, but maintaining high-intensity study sessions isn’t good for students’ overall development either.
黄刚: Maybe a tiered approach could work—stronger students could be given the option to study independently, while those who need more help could stay for extra tutoring. That way, it would be truly fair.
陈花: Yes, education reform isn’t just about ‘adding’ or ‘subtracting’—the key is to find a method that works best for each student.