No, it has long been changed to a state-owned enterprise. It is divided into two parts: group and joint-stock company, both state-owned enterprises. Most publishing houses and institutions belong to joint-stock companies.

Shandong Education Society is the newspaper of Shandong Education Department, which is responsible for publicizing the education in Shandong Province, reflecting the new things and situations on the education front, reporting advanced models and experiences, and coordinating the education and publicity work of news organizations.