Title: Towards a More Equal Education:Key Themes in 30-Years of Compulsory Education——Policies and Regulations concerning Compulsory Education since the Reform and Open-door
Abstract: 30 years since the Reform and Open-door,China has established a system of educational laws with Chinese characteristics. In terms of compulsory education,there are policies and regulations for equal and inclusive basic education for all. For example,progress from primary school to junior secondary schools without examination,coordinated regional development,two exemptions and one subsidy for socially disadvantaged children,mainstreaming children with disabilities and children of flowing population. Despite so,there are still issues regarding regional disparities in compulsory education provision and the lack of comprehensive safeguarding for educational rights of the disadvantaged children. Hence the government should strengthen its responsibilities in ensuring equality and fairness in education,and enhance its policy and legal framework for safeguarding the children's right to education,hence providing equality education for all.
Publication Year: 2008
Publication Date: 2008-01-01
Language: en
Type: article
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