As a comprehensive record of China’s educational reform and glorious achievements over the years, this book tracks the development pace of contemporary education in China, introduces major educational reform measures in different historical stages, and expounds the social concepts behind them from the panoramic perspective. This book is a comprehensive review on current educational development and relevant problems. The content covers basic education reform, rural education improvement, vocational education training model innovation, college entrance examination reform, development of Characteristic Schools, etc. Different from other educational reports, Education in Contemporary China shares innovative experiences with examples and data, and answers hot educational issues that people are concerned about at home and abroad.