Jeonnam Provincial Office of Education Commits to Success at Glocal Future Education Expo

On the 21st, the Jeonnam Provincial Office of Education held the March Jeonnam Education Policy Council at Yeosu Hidden Bay Hotel, reaffirming their commitment to the success of the 'Glocal Future Education Expo.'

The council, themed "Jeonnam Education Led by the Region, Realized through Glocal Education," was attended by about 60 people, including Superintendent Kim Dae-jung, education superintendents from 22 cities and counties, and heads of 12 affiliated institutions. It was convened to review the preparation status of the '2024 Korea Future Education Expo' to be held in May at the Yeosu World Expo site.

The council was divided into two sections: ▲Glocal education led by the region ▲Jeonnam education coexisting with the region.

In the Glocal education led by the region section, discussions were held on the progress of the Jeonnam Education Development Special Zone, which selected seven cities and counties in the recent first public contest, and on efficient operation plans for the 'Jeollanam-do Curriculum' developed reflecting regional characteristics.

The Jeonnam Education Development Special Zone plans to realize 'Jeonnam-type educational autonomy' through four major strategic goals: integration of kindergarten and childcare centers (Yubotonghap) and Neulbom, linked education across elementary, middle, and high schools, strengthened connections between high schools, universities, and the region, and employment and settlement within the region.

The 'Jeollanam-do Curriculum,' being applied sequentially by school level, incorporates the aspirations of Jeonnam education such as environmental education, democratic citizenship education, digital-based education, and regional coexistence education, focusing on enhancing student initiative and teacher professionalism.

In the Jeonnam education coexisting with the region section, discussions were held on the stable operation of 'Neulbom Schools,' which have been fully implemented in all elementary schools in the province since March, and on the changed 'school violence case handling system and educational activity protection measures' this year.

The 'Jeonnam-type Neulbom School' aims to solidify customized programs linked to the curriculum and build a robust public education infrastructure through appropriate personnel support and strengthened cooperation with local communities and governments.

Superintendent Kim Dae-jung said, "This policy council was a meaningful occasion to gather insights to realize Jeonnam education led by the region as 'Glocal Education.' We ask everyone to unite with one heart and mind to ensure the success of the Glocal Future Education Expo and to firmly establish glocal education in school sites."

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