On the morning of August 18, 2024, Central China Normal University successfully hosted the opening ceremony for the 2024 National Training Program for Backbone Teachers in the Central and Western Regions of the Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps.

The event was attended by Professor Huang Tao, Party Secretary of the Faculty of Artificial Intelligence in Education at Central China Normal University; Mr. Li Xingping, former Director of the Education Bureau of the Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps; and 300 key subject teachers from the Corps.

Professor Huang Tao, Party Secretary of the Faculty of Artificial Intelligence in Education at Central China Normal University, delivered a warm welcome speech. He briefly introduced the university and the Faculty, warmly greeted the teachers, and wished the training program great success.

Following his speech, Mr. Li Xingping, former Director of the Education Bureau of the Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps, shared guidance on the training. He explained the program’s purpose and importance, set clear expectations, and expressed hope that the participating teachers would apply what they learned in their work and serve as role models to demonstrate the positive impact of the National Training Program.

After the opening ceremony, Mr. Li Xingping, Director of the Education Bureau of the Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps, delivered an inspiring lecture titled "Inheriting and Promoting the Spirit of the Corps: Cultivating Border Defenders for the New Era." Drawing on his experience in education and teaching, Director Li explored the core meaning and modern significance of the Corps spirit. He provided a detailed explanation of the Corps spirit, the Populus euphratica spirit, and the veteran spirit.

He outlined the core values of the Corps spirit through four key dimensions: first, a profound love for the motherland, which lies at the heart of the Corps spirit; second, selfless dedication as its enduring value; third, hard work and pioneering as its noble character; and fourth, a relentless pursuit of innovation and progress.

During the lecture, the teachers reflected deeply on the Corps spirit and developed a strong appreciation for its values of perseverance and selfless dedication. Inspired by this example, they aspire to become educator-type teachers who embody these qualities. Committed to caring for their students, they promise to face teaching challenges with resilience and to make meaningful contributions to their students’ growth. By carrying forward the Corps spirit, they aim to improve the quality and impact of education.