Inequality in Public School Admission in Urban China

Focusing on school admissions in urban China, this book employs discourse analysis and case studies to examine the evolving practices influenced by the country's transition toward equity. It highlights the power dynamics among stakeholders in the admissions process and reveals how socio-economic and institutional factors affect their engagement. Additionally, the work discusses ongoing projects aimed at developing new policies for a fairer public secondary education system in the post-2015 context, addressing the challenges and opportunities within this educational landscape.