Narrowing Regional Gaps: A Study on the Strategies for Balanced Development of Regional Education in China

Siqi Wang; Yuanyuan Jia; Geman Gao; Chang Tian; Feng Yu; Yu Cai

doi:10.26689/jcer.v9i10.12084

Siqi Wang The First Affiliated Hospital of Xi’an Medical University, Xi’an 710000, Shaanxi, China; Xi’an Medical University, Xi’an 710000, Shaanxi, China
Yuanyuan Jia The First Affiliated Hospital of Xi’an Medical University, Xi’an 710000, Shaanxi, China; Xi’an Medical University, Xi’an 710000, Shaanxi, China
Geman Gao Xi’an Caijin Commercial Factoring Co., Ltd., Xi’an 710000, Shaanxi, China
Chang Tian The First Affiliated Hospital of Xi’an Medical University, Xi’an 710000, Shaanxi, China; Xi’an Medical University, Xi’an 710000, Shaanxi, China
Feng Yu The First Affiliated Hospital of Xi’an Medical University, Xi’an 710000, Shaanxi, China; Xi’an Medical University, Xi’an 710000, Shaanxi, China
Yu Cai Xi’an Medical University, Xi’an 710000, Shaanxi, China

DOI: https://doi.org/10.26689/jcer.v9i10.12084

Keywords: Regional gaps, Regional education, Coordinated and balanced development

Abstract

By comprehensively analyzing the current status of education development and the achievements of economic development in China, this paper reveals the synergistic effect between the overall improvement of education levels and economic growth. The paper points out that although the increase in educational investment has provided talent support for economic development, the imbalance in regional education development still exists. Furthermore, the paper explores the two-way promotion mechanism between education and economic development, and proposes a series of strategies, including balanced layout, targeted support, and innovation-driven development, to achieve the coordinated and balanced development of regional education and narrow regional gaps. These strategies aim to optimize the allocation of educational resources, improve the quality of education, and promote the all-round progress of the economy and society.

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