Research on the Connotation and Path of Developing Higher Education with a People-Centered Approach

This article delves into the connotation and pathways for higher education to adhere to a people-centered development approach, emphasizing that this concept is a fundamental and strategic support for the modernization of socialism in China.Starting from the fundamental purpose and development direction of socialism with Chinese characteristics, it analyzes how adhering to a people-centered development direction can ensure educational equity and enhance the public's sense of educational gain.A high-quality education system is not only a necessary condition for meeting the growing needs of people for a better life but also a strong support for achieving educational equity.By clarifying the grand goals of higher education, this article emphasizes the need to pay attention to the educational disparities between urban and rural areas as well as among different regions, advocating for targeted assistance and resource sharing to achieve inclusive educational outcomes.At the same time, in response to the demands of the new era for high-quality education, higher education institutions must play a core role in cultivating well-rounded socialist builders and successors, enhancing educational quality, and promoting educational modernization.Ultimately, the article concludes that future educational reforms need to focus on the interests of the people to promote the healthy development of education.