Ryujin Matsuoka, a professor at Waseda University, is quoted to explain the education gap: the education gap is not the existence of learning opportunities and the level of academic performance, but related to the initial conditions when children are born. Children are born in various families, and the socio-economic status and place of origin of the family are very important initial conditions. According to the initial conditions at birth, children's educational achievements (academic achievements and academic qualifications, etc.). ) it will be different, which is called the education gap.

2. The impact of the education gap

The educational gap will have various effects on the whole country. Here we mainly discuss the influence of education gap from two aspects.

(1) Many people got rid of the influence of the initial gap in conditions and eventually engaged in high-income occupations. However, the educational gap caused by the difference of initial conditions at birth will mostly affect children's educational background and ultimately affect the employment rate and employment pattern of the whole society. This may lead to a continuous poverty chain that spans generations.

(2) For Japan, where the declining birthrate has led to a decrease in population, the education gap has caused huge social losses. For example, the scope of talents and markets is shrinking, human capital is deteriorating, wages are decreasing, taxes and social insurance premiums are decreasing, and social security costs such as pensions are increasing.

3. Solutions to the education gap problem

To solve the education gap, we should not only rely on the government to formulate effective education policies, but also strengthen local governments? Educational support of non-profit organizations and other social organizations for poor children. For example: