Academies and cultural associations are a special form of organization in the ancient Hui-zhou society that focus on lecturing and cultivating morality.The educational function of academies is mainly reflected in three aspects:the first is the function of lecturing,reading and gathering;the second is the function of cultivating talents who are knowledgeable in ethics and practical skills;the third is the function of inspiring and guiding"questioning and debating".The educational function of cultural as-sociation is manifested in cultural exchange,popularization of education,and standardization of behavior.