On the eve of Teachers'Day in 2023,General Secretary Xi Jinping wrote to the representatives of the nation's outstand-ing teachers,calling on teachers nationwide to"follow the example of great Chinese educators and carry forward their legacy".Xi also encouraged teachers to develop themselves into great educators with patriotic beliefs,strong moral values,pedagogical wisdom,a good work ethic,benevolent love,and Dao-promoting commitment.The legacy of those great educators is,in fact,not only a source of inspiration for teachers,but also provides us guidance on building China into a leading country in education.To better un-derstand and promote their legacy,this panel discussion presents four essays analyzing the intrinsic features and"inner logic"of the legacy of great Chinese educators,as well as its relevance to China's education modernization.These essays also explain how those great educators were influenced by the"Zeitgeist"(i.e.spirit of the time)and why their legacy remains vibrant and significant even today.
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