Routledge No School Left Behind: China Mathematics Curriculum Reform Book

Explore the evolution of educational policy in China through this detailed monograph. Based on extensive fieldwork at Merits School and Pioneer School in northeastern China, this study examines how local institutions enacted the New Mathematics Curriculum Reform launched in 2000. By tracking the reform implementation at two specific elementary schools, the text provides a clear view of how large-scale educational changes translate to the classroom level. Readers will learn how schools used established quality control mechanisms, specifically teaching norms, to put reform ideas into practice. This process involved placing teachers under measurable supervision and evaluation to meet new standards. This book offers a deep look into the trajectory of curriculum reform and the practical methods used to manage educational shifts in China. It is an essential resource for those studying education policy, mathematics instruction, and the history of Chinese schooling from 2000 to 2020.