Gwangju Metropolitan Office of Education Publishes 'Gwangju Education History' Documenting the Process and Achievements of the 3rd Directly Elected Education Policy Term

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Yoon Jamin] The Gwangju Metropolitan Office of Education announced on the 23rd that it has published the "Gwangju Education History," which records the progress and achievements of educational policies and major projects pursued over the four years of the 3rd direct election term (2018?2022).

Subtitled "A Journey of Coexistence Inheriting the Candlelight," the "Gwangju Education History" is a comprehensive report on the educational policies and projects of Gwangju during the 3rd direct election term.

By organizing and recording the overall history of Gwangju education over four years, it is expected to be usefully utilized as a reference material for future policy planning.

This edition of the Gwangju Education History factually documents the fulfillment of the 3rd direct election term superintendent’s pledges, the achievements and prospects of major Gwangju education projects based on documents, statistics, photos, and press releases.

The three-year process of the city education office’s response to COVID-19 and the resulting acceleration of future education and support efforts for educational recovery in Gwangju were also thoroughly included.

In particular, it moves away from text-centered, list-style narration and systematically records detailed analyses of existing policy projects along with the process and performance analysis of project implementation. The editing also emphasizes design elements such as images to enhance readability.

The composition includes ▲12 Years of Gwangju Innovative Education at a Glance ▲Yesterday and Today of Gwangju Education ▲Challenges in the Era of the 3rd Direct Election Superintendent ▲Achievements and Prospects of Gwangju Education ▲Status of Affiliated Institutions ▲Appendix.

During the six-month production period, the education office formed and operated a publishing organization composed of various members working at the education office, affiliated institutions, schools, and other organizations.

To enhance the historical value of the Gwangju Education History, the office concentrated all its capabilities through multiple rounds of planning, editing, review, consultation, and advice.

Superintendent Jang Hwikuk said, “The Gwangju Education History fully contains the path Gwangju education has taken, including the process of educational innovation and numerous internal and external challenges and responses,” and added, “I hope this book will be a valuable and useful resource for preparing and designing a better future for Gwangju education.”

Meanwhile, the Gwangju Education History will be distributed to schools and all institutions within the jurisdiction, the Ministry of Education, the National Archives, and metropolitan and provincial offices of education nationwide. It will also be uploaded on the city education office’s website so that education families and citizens can conveniently access it.

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