Seodaemun-gu Expands Operation of 'Education Guardians' to 140 Members

Seodaemun-gu, Seoul (Mayor Lee Seong-heon) announced on the 7th that it will expand the 'Seodaemun Dong Unit Education Keeper' project, which was launched last August with a total of 42 members, three from each of the 14 neighborhoods.

The Seodaemun Education Keeper (edu-keeper) is a unique activist group in Seodaemun-gu that contributes to society in various ways, such as proposing ideas for local educational development through neighborhood meetings, participating in educational campaigns and volunteer activities, and identifying educational blind spots. Seodaemun-gu promotes this project through neighborhood leaders who are well acquainted with local conditions.

Since the inauguration ceremony last year, the education keepers have participated in neighborhood education meetings (3 times), capacity-building training sessions (2 times), and educational social contribution activities (1 time).

This year, the number of education keepers will be expanded to 140, with 10 members from each neighborhood. Unlike last year’s general meetings, the project will first hold subcommittee meetings by four regional zones to discuss educational agendas in each area, and then share them in a general meeting. The goal is to establish a more detailed community education safety net.

Recently, the district held the '2024 Seodaemun Dong Unit Education Keeper Appointment Ceremony and Capacity-Building Training' at the district office auditorium. About 100 people, including education keepers and practical staff from each neighborhood, attended to share Seodaemun’s future education policies and pledge to diligently carry out their roles as Seodaemun education keepers.

Mayor Lee Seong-heon said, “To ensure the gradual growth of the Seodaemun Dong Unit Education Keeper project, we are appointing additional education keepers and expanding their scope of activities. We expect more diverse educational social contribution activities and a wider spread of the community education network this year.”

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