"the State Council and local people's governments at all levels and their relevant departments shall commend and reward teachers who have made outstanding contributions. Teachers who have made great contributions shall be awarded honorary titles in accordance with relevant state regulations. The state supports and encourages social organizations or individuals to donate funds to legally established fund organizations for rewarding teachers. "
1998 65438+1On October 8th, the former State Education Commission formulated the Regulations on Rewarding Teachers and Educators according to the above provisions of the Teachers Law. Article 6 stipulates: "The work of rewarding' National Excellent Teachers' and' National Excellent Educators' shall be organized and led by the education administrative department of the State Council in conjunction with the National Education Union and the China Foundation for Kindergarten Teachers in Primary and Secondary Schools."
The above-mentioned laws and regulations standardize and strengthen the work of rewarding teachers into government awards implemented according to law from the perspective of respecting teachers and valuing education. China Teachers' Development Foundation has been clearly identified as the leading organization involved in the implementation of government awards.