In mid-1980s,Hong Kong embarked on a process of opening-up in its political system. Policies on education were no longer made by the government alone. The public were consulted with,and practising educationists became more involved in decision-making.

• 而随着80年代中期以后香港政制的改变和开放，教育政策的制定不再全部落在政府手中，民间咨询与实际教育工作者参与的程度也随之提高。