为推进中国式现代化贡献更多教育力量——访教育部党组书记、部长怀进鹏

Core Viewpoint - The 20th Central Committee's Fourth Plenary Session emphasizes the importance of education, technology, and talent development as key elements for achieving high-quality development in China, with a strategic focus on the "14th Five-Year Plan" and the upcoming "15th Five-Year Plan" [1][3][4]. Group 1: Education Strengthening - The session outlines a strategic framework for building an education powerhouse, focusing on the political, people-oriented, and strategic attributes of education [3]. - The core issues of education revolve around the questions of what kind of people to cultivate, how to cultivate them, and for whom they are being educated, which are fundamental to the mission of education [3][4]. - The "15th Five-Year Plan" aims to enhance the overall effectiveness of the national innovation system through education, addressing the need for a balanced and quality education system [5][11]. Group 2: Achievements in the 14th Five-Year Plan - Significant historical achievements and structural changes in education were noted during the "14th Five-Year Plan," with all established goals being met, leading to a higher global standing in education [7]. - Breakthroughs in implementing the fundamental task of moral education have been achieved, with a comprehensive system for nurturing students being established [7][8]. - The education system has expanded to provide equitable access to quality education, with notable improvements in compulsory education and early childhood education enrollment rates [8][9]. Group 3: Future Development Strategies - The focus for the upcoming period includes implementing the fundamental task of moral education, enhancing the quality of education services, and fostering innovation in talent cultivation [11][12]. - Plans to deepen the integration of technology and industry are set, with initiatives to enhance the effectiveness of technology transfer and innovation [12][13]. - Continuous reforms in education evaluation and the promotion of digital education strategies are prioritized to adapt to future educational needs and global standards [13].