Abstract:

Whether in China or in the world, there is no direct relationship between private education and a strong education state, with only few exception. It is hard to say that promoting private education is an effective way to achieve a strong education state. However, there exists indirect relationship between private education and a strong education state. Private education can satisfy some social need and increase educational popularity without utilizing public resources. This public resources saving makes more resources available for public education and enhance the latter’s quality. In the meantime, private education can bring about the equity issue. Among strong education states, the United States is an exception. It is a strong education state with a strong private education sector. Furthermore, this uniqueness makes possible a shift of scientific center from Europe to America. Resources are allocated three times subsequently by market, state planning and social donation. Among them, the first and the third allocations obtain private nature. Private mechanism plays more disseminating role than private institutions. The former instead of the latter deserves more attention for achieving a strong education state.

Key words: private education, non-governmental mechanism, a strong education state