1.  Describe the two opposite motives suggested as the reason for the government closure of so many private schools in Beijing just before the new school year begins. (see para. 3-4, 11)

2.  List the following statistics provided in the article:
a)  population of Beijing
b)  percent of migrant workers in Beijing
c)  number of school aged children of migrant workers in Beijing
d)  number of migrant workers' children enrolled in private schools in Beijing

3.  Describe China's hukou system.

4.  For what three reasons do migrant parents doubt the Beijing's Education Commission's promise that no student will go without an education, despite the private school closures? (see para. 13)

5.  The Chinese city of Shanghai has been able to integrate the majority of migrant workers' children into public schools.  List the problems faced by Beijing that might prevent the Beijing government from having the same drive to also do so.

6.  Has this article affected your appreciation for the public school system in America?  Explain your answer.

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