Lively News from Busan Education Sites Delivered by 'Parent Reporters'

The ‘Parent Reporters Corps,’ which views Busan education from the perspective of education consumers, is set to begin full-scale activities.

Busan Metropolitan Office of Education announced on the 5th that it will hold an appointment ceremony for the hopeful education informants, the ‘Parent Reporters Corps,’ at 2 p.m. on the 6th in the International Conference Room of the Office of Education Annex.

The ‘Parent Reporters Corps’ was formed with a total of 54 members after a recruitment period from March 8 to 19. The reporters will be active for one year from April this year to March next year.

Busan Office of Education.

The reporters will create content such as writing, photos, videos, and webtoons about educational news from school sites and institutions affiliated with the Office of Education, and introduce them using SNS media such as blogs.

They will also participate in various events and activities to promote Busan education. Outstanding participants will receive various benefits, including a commendation from the Superintendent of Education after the activities conclude.

After the appointment ceremony, a training session will be held to enhance the reporters’ capabilities, with Yoon Il-seon, a reporter from Kukmin Ilbo, serving as the instructor, providing guidance on overall article writing, including ‘Guidance on Reporter Activities’ and ‘Writing for Article Composition.’

The Busan Office of Education stated that it expects the reporters to play an important role in widely sharing vivid news from the Busan education field, spreading a culture of school participation within the educational community, and forming consensus on education policies.

Ha Yun-su, Superintendent of Busan Metropolitan Office of Education, said, “I hope the Parent Reporters Corps will actively communicate with the education field and greatly contribute to the development of Busan education,” adding, “Our Office of Education will also actively support smooth communication among parents, schools, and the Office of Education.”

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