Abstract:

As a valuable spiritual asset accumulated through long-term educational research,the educationist spirit represents the crystallization of the noble values upheld by generations of educationalists. It specifically encompasses the scientific spirit,pragmatic spirit,innovative spirit,patriotic spirit,self-awareness,educational commitment,dedication,spirit of the times,and spirit of collaboration. Vigorously promoting the educationist spirit not only helps to sustain and deepen the academic discourse on educational traditions,inspire researchers in the field to pursue truth,and foster innovation in the discipline of education,but also contributes to advancing the building of a leading country in education and deepening educational reform and innovation. The cultivation of the educationist spirit requires a deep-rooted sense of national commitment and a strong sense of disciplinary responsibility;it calls for both inheritance and innovation to elevate the academic standing of education as a discipline;it entails practicing educational care to build a healthy research ecosystem in educational studies;it promotes the development of indigenous educational schools of thought that reflect Chinese characteristics;and it emphasizes exemplary models to harness the guiding power of role models.

Key words: educationalist, educator, spirit, leading country in education