Universalizing Nine-Year Compulsory Education
For Poverty Reduction in Rural China |
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| Authors: | Tiedao Zhang and Zhao Minxia |
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| Institution: | (1) College of Education, Texas Christian University, Bailey Building & Palko Hall, 3000 Ballaire Dr. N., Forth Worth, TX 76129, USA;(2) Child, Family, & Community Sciences Department, University of Central Florida, P.O. Box 161250, Orlando, FL 32816, USA |
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| Abstract: | Lack of access to basic education leads to diminished individual and national capabilities, therewith furthering cycles of
poverty. An equitable education system meeting basic learning needs represents not only a human right, but also a means for
reducing poverty, promoting productivity, and sustaining development. The Government of China – the most populous developing
nation, the majority of whose citizens live in rural areas – has been committed to universalizing nine-year compulsory education
among school-aged children and eliminating illiteracy among youths and adults aged 15–45. This study examines lessons learned
from China’s efforts in these areas. It also reports on current challenges and trends in a new national initiative for achieving
high-quality universal basic education by the year 2007. |
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