The Relationship Between the Per Capita Possession of Public Libraries' Books in Each Province and the Enrolment Rate in Regular Senior Secondary Schools

Abstract

The secondary school entrance examination has a critical function in evaluating and selecting talent within China's education system. Nevertheless, the adoption of diversion and dual reduction policies has halted the long-standing decline in enrolment rates and has led to a reduced discrepancy between vocational and regular senior secondary schools, which further erodes student's risk-averse capacity. The landing plans vary depending on the province, and the degree of implementation of educational diversion differs, which is a cause for greater concern regarding educational inequality. Therefore, this paper examines the correlation and impact of public cultural resources, as signified by per capita possession of public libraries' books in each province, on the rate of regular secondary school enrolment across various regions. In addition, it explores into the factors that contribute to the allocation of public resources outside of the traditional spheres of schools and families, particularly in regard to the fair and inclusive nature of the secondary school entrance examinations. The logical establishment of a network of communal cultural resources could address the social need for equal opportunities in education, align with the policy for a balanced education system, and implement optimum measures to circumvent the issues arising from the discriminatory diversion of secondary school examinations.