梳理发现，2021年至2024年，高考报名人数与本专科招生数 的"剪刀差"从76.7万逐步升至273.1万；自2020年以来，普 通高中招生数与中等职业学校招生数的差距越拉越大，越来越 多的中考生能够进入普高。 作者：李静 田进 封图：图虫创意 又是一年高考季。教育部数据显示，今年高考报名人数为1335万人，相比去年下跌7万人，为2017 年来高考报名人数首次下滑。 2023年高考报名人数为1291万人，其中本科院校（包含普通本科、职业本科）录取人数为487.1万 人，高职（即专科）录取人数为555.1万人。 梳理发现，2021年至2024年，高考报名人数与本专科（包括普通本科、职业本科、专科）招生数 的"剪刀差"从76.7万逐步升至273.1万；自2020年以来，普通高中（下称"普高"）招生数与中等职 业学校（下称"中职"，包括普通中专、成人中专、职业高中和技工学校）招生数的差距越拉越大， 越来越多的中考生能够进入普高。 对于今年高考报名人数的减少，中国教育科学研究院研究员储朝晖认为， 主要减少的是复读生， 以及已经 取得 中专学历想报考大学的人群，这两部分人群的数量下降了。 大专扩招趋缓 从图一来看，20 ...

Core Viewpoint - The rural revitalization strategy is essential for the comprehensive revitalization of rural areas, with talent revitalization being a foundational element. The current weakness in preschool education faculty in rural areas hinders educational development, making vocational education crucial for cultivating skilled professionals to support rural revitalization [1][2]. Group 1: Role of Vocational Education - Vocational preschool education is becoming an indispensable support for the rural revitalization strategy, addressing the shortage of preschool educators in rural areas and providing sustainable intellectual support for balanced educational development and cultural revitalization [2][3]. - The training objectives of vocational preschool education align closely with rural needs, focusing on developing well-rounded, skilled, and ethically responsible professionals, which meets the demands of rural kindergartens [2][3]. - The curriculum of vocational preschool education emphasizes a combination of theory and practice, incorporating traditional educational concepts and methods while also addressing the unique cultural and environmental aspects of rural areas [2][3]. Group 2: Talent Cultivation Models - The talent cultivation models in vocational preschool education are flexible and diverse, including order-based training and modern apprenticeship systems, which cater to the specific needs of rural kindergartens [3][4]. - Preschool education plays a significant role in cultural revitalization, providing a solid educational foundation for rural children and enhancing social cohesion within rural communities [3][4]. Group 3: Innovative Pathways - Vocational schools are actively exploring innovative pathways to enhance their role in rural revitalization, focusing on deepening industry-education integration and optimizing curriculum design to reflect rural characteristics [4][5]. - Collaboration between vocational schools and rural kindergartens is being strengthened through the establishment of training bases and practical training systems, ensuring that students gain real-world experience [4][5]. - The curriculum is being optimized to include courses that reflect rural education needs and local cultural elements, fostering a sense of cultural identity among students [4][5]. Group 4: Quality Improvement and Support Mechanisms - Strengthening the faculty team is essential for improving the quality of talent cultivation, with measures such as attracting high-level talent and providing teacher training [5][6]. - A robust support mechanism is needed to create a high-quality development framework for vocational education, with government involvement in policy formulation and resource allocation [7][8]. - The establishment of a collaborative mechanism involving government, schools, industries, and enterprises is crucial for effectively implementing vocational education in support of rural revitalization [8].

Core Viewpoint - Vocational education, particularly secondary vocational education, plays a crucial role in providing high-quality talent for society and serves as a foundation for higher vocational institutions and skilled labor [1] Group 1: Importance of Vocational Education - The revised Vocational Education Law emphasizes that vocational education holds equal importance to general education and is a vital part of the national education system and human resource development [1] Group 2: Integration of Ideological Education - Integrating ideological education into the entire process of vocational education helps students establish correct worldviews, enhance social responsibility, and improve professional ethics [1] Group 3: Teaching Methods - Utilizing role models in teaching can inspire students to develop correct professional ethics and values through imitation and following exemplary figures [2] - Organizing topic discussions transforms passive learning into active exploration, enhancing students' ability to make value judgments through critical thinking [2] Group 4: Practical Activities - Conducting social practice activities cultivates a sense of responsibility and moral character in students, allowing them to apply their knowledge to real-world problems [3]