Jang Huiguk, Gwangju Superintendent of Education, Emphasizes the 'Role' of Staff in Overcoming COVID-19

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters, Reporter Yoon Jamin] Jang Hwikuk, Superintendent of Gwangju Metropolitan Office of Education, issued an urgent "Appeal to Faculty and Staff" in response to the unprecedented situation in constitutional history where the school opening was delayed by three weeks due to COVID-19.

In his appeal on the 5th, Superintendent Jang stated, "With several confirmed cases in Gwangju, students and parents are expecting the care of faculty and staff," and added, "Amid the nationwide difficulties, what we can do is to offer our warm care to students who may suffer from learning loss or become marginalized, concerns shared by the general public."

He continued, "Although the reality is difficult, we cannot neglect our children, who are the future, and the reason we exist under the name of education is precisely because of our children," and said, "While we cannot meet face-to-face and hold the children's hands directly, a warm text message or a phone call from a teacher can serve as a compass to remind children what they should do even inside their homes."

Superintendent Jang especially emphasized the role of faculty and staff in wisely overcoming the COVID-19 situation.

He urged earnestly, "We must unite our hearts so that the citizens of Gwangju can focus on overcoming this difficulty without worrying about the children thanks to our efforts," and added, "We must look only to the children and, even if it is a little inconvenient and difficult, we need to make more efforts for the citizens who are enduring this crisis even more painfully than we are, and gather our united hearts with the spirit of Gwangju, which is based on dedication and service."

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