Abstract: The “Iron and Steel Spirit” is a vital cultural and spiritual legacy forged by the Communist Party of China in leading people through the nation’s construction and development, which has continuously enriched and developed in the evolution of the times. This spirit embodies profound ideals and sentiments of home and country, reflects the beautiful vision of building Chinese modernization, contains the inheritance of cultivating socialist builders and successors passed down by generations, and manifests the majestic strength of pursuing excellence and forging a backbone on the journey toward national rejuvenation in the new era. To build a socialist education power, it is essential to harness the educational value of the “Iron and Steel Spirit” in the new era, cultivate the younger generation to compose a vibrant chapter of youth in the integration of patriotic dedication and personal aspirations; sharpen a pragmatic character through pioneering innovation and hands-on practice; cultivate ideological realm by embracing profound knowledge of simplicity and culture inheritance; shape a broad-minded perspective based on China’s position and a global vision. Advancing the educational practice of the “Iron and Steel Spirit” in the new era requires inheriting the ethos of serving the nation through iron will and spirit, promoting the spirit of educators, and fostering exchanges and mutual learning among civilizations, and cultivating the “iron-willed” high-caliber talents with firm stand, broad vision, and innovative thinking in the new era.