Secretary for Education Eddie Ng says schools will not avoid the contentious political reform issue, saying teachers will encourage open discussion of the topic amongst students.
Speaking to the media today, Mr Ng said while students may get one of the story from the media and from other sources, their "liberal studies mind-set" will help them decipher any confusing messages so they can reach their own objective conclusions.
"Classes are not avoiding any of those controversies but they will be facing and rising up to it and have open discussions and a very objective and multi-dimensional understanding of the subject."
He said Government officials want to have direct contact with citizens from different sectors to explain the reform proposals.
