Taiwan candidate proposes policies to support teachers

Penghu County Magistrate candidate Hsu Chih-fu is advocating for policies to alleviate the immense pressure faced by frontline teachers in Taiwan. He argues that teachers are currently overwhelmed by administrative tasks, excessive training, parental conflicts, and the constant threat of investigations, which erodes morale and the educational atmosphere.

Hsu's proposed "Teacher Rights Protection and Campus Support System" aims to address these issues by establishing a "front-end coordination and diversion mechanism" within the education department. This system would prioritize administrative coordination, professional counseling, and parent-teacher communication for common disputes, rather than immediately escalating them to formal school affairs meetings.

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The real good education policy is not to make teachers afraid of discipline, but to establish a campus environment of mutual respect and trust.

He emphasizes that while school affairs meetings have their legal purpose, many cases stem from communication breakdowns or emotional conflicts and should not be overly proceduralized. To further support educators, Hsu also proposes subsidizing teacher associations to establish a "Campus Legal Support Center." This center would offer legal consultations, assistance, and professional support to teachers facing unreasonable accusations or disputes, ensuring they are not left to handle such challenges alone.

The candidate also plans to implement administrative workload reduction, rationalize training requirements, strengthen psychological support systems, and build a robust parent-teacher communication platform. Hsu's ultimate goal is to return the campus to its primary function of education and nurturing talent, fostering an environment of mutual respect and trust.

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The county government cannot just ask teachers to face it alone, but should establish institutional backing.