Taiwanese local governments honor education volunteers and specialists

Local governments in Taiwan held ceremonies to honor individuals and groups dedicated to family education and school volunteer services.

In Yilan County, the government held an awards ceremony for 158 recipients, including outstanding family education groups and individuals, as well as school safety volunteers. Acting County Magistrate Lin Mao-sheng praised the volunteers for their long-term dedication to student safety and community stability. Notable honorees included Chen Gui-mei, a volunteer who has provided school traffic guidance at Zhuangwei Elementary School for 32 years, and Huang Bao-zhu, a veteran volunteer with over 30 years of service in family education.

In Keelung, the City Education Department conducted a certification ceremony for various educational resource centers and counseling teams. The ceremony recognized professionals in special education, family education, student counseling, and campus safety. Education Director Wu Yu-chieh emphasized the importance of integrating these professional teams to create a supportive and inclusive educational environment for all students.