Educational policy is a code of conduct for political entities to coordinate and distribute educational interests according to educational objectives in a specific period in order to solve educational problems and balance educational interests. It is different from the law of education, because it is the embodiment of people's subjective will and has a clear direction. Understanding the characteristics of education policy will help us better understand its important role in solving educational problems and balancing educational interests.

high stability

Once the education policy is determined, it usually remains relatively stable, which helps to build people's trust and determination to implement it.

Broad influence

Educational activities are closely related to thousands of families, so educational policies have a direct impact on all aspects of society.

Authority and practicality

China's education policies are mostly issued by the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China, the National People's Congress or government departments alone or jointly, which endows them with authority and practicality.

systematicness

As a part of the national policy system, education policy plays a role in the interaction with other public policies, involving all aspects of education.

The will of the ruling class

All political parties and social organizations can formulate educational policies, but the dominant educational policies always reflect the will and fundamental interests of the ruling class.

selectivity

The implementation of education policy mainly depends on people's role models, organizational constraints and the guidance of public opinion, and is usually not directly mandatory.