Yangcheon-gu to Host Second Y Education Expo Showcasing Future Classrooms in the Big Blur Era

Held May 16-18 around Yangcheon District Office under the theme 'Meeting Classrooms Outside the Classroom'
Event timing changed from September to May, venue expanded with Yangcheon Park alley operated as a car-free street
Programs prepared for all ages from infants to seniors and family participation

Yangcheon-gu (Mayor Lee Gi-jae) announced plans to hold the second nationwide education expo, "Y Education Expo 2024," under the theme "Beyond The Classroom," from May 16 to 18 around the Yangcheon-gu Office area.

Last year, as the first local government event to brand itself as a "nationwide" education expo, it successfully took off by presenting the future direction of education in society through educational forums under the theme "If Education Changes, the Future Changes." This year, it plans to take a step further by expressing the "expansion of education" led by administration as a practical agent of public education outside of schools, with the vision of "Beyond The Classroom."

In particular, with the advent of the "Big Blur" era where the boundaries between industries become ambiguous due to accelerated innovation technology development, "Y Education Expo 2024" is expected to establish itself as an innovative learning space beyond spatial limits through 4th industrial future technologies, special lectures on career paths and college admissions by field, and experiential education booths that contribute to strengthening integrated thinking skills.

The basic programs of this expo will maintain five major areas: ▲Educational Forum and Open Classes ▲Career and College Admissions Expo ▲Future Education Expo ▲National Youth Competition ▲Lifelong Learning Festival. Starting this year, the timing of the expo has been moved up from September to May to ensure broader student participation considering the academic calendar, and to allow families?including youth, parents, and even preschool children?to enjoy the event together.

Additionally, a 130-meter section between Yangcheon Park and the district office has been designated as a car-free street, and the event venues have been significantly expanded to five zones including the district office, Yangcheon Park, the Community Sports Center, and Haenuri Town. Most open class lectures will be held outdoors, symbolically embodying the meaning of "Beyond The Classroom."

Moreover, a newly introduced "Kids Play Zone" for young children such as infants and lower-grade elementary students will be available, and the event hours will be extended into the evening to include family-participation activities such as movie screenings and astronomy observation classes.

Booth operations strengthened in connection with the local community are also noteworthy. Instead of external food trucks, the district will collaborate with youth-run stores supported by the district to operate a "Dessert Popup Booth" selling finger foods during the expo. This is expected to attract visitors and create a win-win effect by promoting youth stores and boosting sales, thereby revitalizing the local economy.

Lee Gi-jae, Mayor of Yangcheon-gu, stated, "While last year's Y Education Expo began with the fundamental question of 'Why' and sought directions for educational development, this year's expo will proactively present a 'concrete practical model of public education outside schools' led by the local community." He added, "Education is Yangcheon-gu's strongest and most confident city brand and competitive edge, and through this expo, we will solidify our status as Korea's representative education city."

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