Two pupils look at a tutoring book free of charge in Caohe elementary school in Guyuan City, northwest China's Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, March 9, 2007.

Educational department of local government recently implemented a mechanism to guarantee poor students a series of tutoring books in elementary and middle schools in rural areas. Besides, miscellaneous fees, alimony and fees for textbooks are waived for students from impoverished families. (Xinhua Photo)