新闻发布厅丨河南省高质量完成“十四五”规划系列主题新闻发布会之六 办好人民满意的教育

Core Viewpoint - The Henan Province has made significant progress in its education sector during the "14th Five-Year Plan" period, achieving historical accomplishments and structural changes in education development [1][2]. Group 1: Education Funding and Enrollment - The province has maintained education spending as the largest public finance expenditure, with per-student funding standards continuously increasing [2]. - The total number of various schools in the province is 43,200, serving an education population of 27.18 million, which accounts for 8.26% of the national total [2]. - Key enrollment rates have improved: gross enrollment rate for preschool education is 93.15%, compulsory education consolidation rate is 96.35%, gross enrollment rate for high school is 93.15%, and gross enrollment rate for higher education is 59.59% [2]. Group 2: Higher Education Development - The number of undergraduate institutions increased from 57 to 62, with the number of universities named "University" rising to 13, filling gaps in arts and sports education [3]. - Over the past five years, 420,000 graduates have been supplied to the economy, with a notable increase in graduates in science, engineering, agriculture, and medicine [3]. Group 3: Educational Reform and Assessment - The province has effectively shifted the evaluation focus away from a sole emphasis on scores and diplomas, establishing a new examination and enrollment model that includes "classified examinations, comprehensive evaluation, and multiple admissions" [4]. - The "Double Reduction" initiative has led to a significant reduction in academic training institutions, controlling student workload and ensuring comprehensive after-school services in compulsory education [4]. Group 4: International Cooperation and Openness - The province has added 13 new Sino-foreign cooperative education institutions at the undergraduate level, marking a breakthrough in master's degree programs, positioning Henan among the top in the nation for cooperative education scale [5]. - The establishment of 19 overseas educational institutions reflects Henan's commitment to international collaboration in scientific research and technology [5].