The Influence of Local Culture:Examining Zhang Jian's Educational Thought and the Flourishing of County High Schools
County high schools historically served as the backbone of local education systems and a beacon of hope for regional societal advancements.Yet,the once advantageous teacher-student dynamics and organizational frameworks of these institutions have deteriorated in recent years,precipitating a multifaceted crisis.In the context of national ambitions to forge a robust education system,the question arises:how can county high schools reassert their significance and vitality?This article investigates the case of Nantong City,a hub renowned for its distinguished county high schools within China.It employs a"strong program"analytical lens to delve into the potential of Zhang Jian's educational thought as a catalyst for local cultural vitality,capable of synergistically interacting with structural forces to rejuvenate regional county high schools.Zhang Jian's educational thought was reignited during the early phases of China's reform and opening-up,underpinning the pivotal strategy of invigorating Nantong through a focus on science and education.This prioritization channeled governmental resources towards educational endeavors,thereby reforming the external ecosystem and internal practices of county high schools.Such strategic adaptations contributed to the sustained flourishing of these schools.Adopting a cultural sociological perspective,this article shifts the discourse surrounding county high schools towards a focus on their"placeness"—the unique social and cultural milieu they inhabit.By uncovering the foundational societal and cultural underpinnings that account for the developmental disparities among county high schools,the study illuminates how these institutions can harness potent,endogenous forces and resources to rejuvenate themselves,providing a blueprint for the revival of county high schools.
county high schoolsZhang Jian's educational thoughtstrong programinternal and external adaptationcultural sharing
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