plz. is it grammatically corect?

[cutemina1211]

Q. Education has ( ) with the introduction of national standards.

A. improved
B. advanced

In my opinion, the answer seems A, but I don't know exactly when I shoud use the word 'improved' or 'advanced'.

Please let me know the difference between 'improve' and 'advance'

Thank you so much.

[Mister Micawber]

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Improve = get better
Advance = move forward

Often, either will work to convey the point.