Superintendent Minseok An of Gyeonggi: "Breaking Down Barriers Between Schools and Communities"... "Wall-Breaking Education Policy" in Full Swing

Gyeonggi Provincial Office of Education Finalizes Basic Plan as Fifth Approved Policy
Building an Educational Ecosystem Connecting Local Governments, Universities, and Businesses
Joint Vision to Be Announced with Gyeonggi Province on September 9

The Gyeonggi Provincial Office of Education is set to officially launch the "Wall-Breaking Education Policy," aimed at dismantling the boundaries between schools and local communities and strengthening collaboration among the provincial office of education, local governments, universities, and businesses.

Gyeonggi Provincial Office of Education announced the "Wall-Breaking Education Policy Basic Plan," which concretizes Gyeonggi Provincial Superintendent of Education Minseok An's key pledges, on the 26th. Provided by Gyeonggi Provincial Office of Education

On August 26, the provincial office of education announced the "Wall-Breaking Education Policy Basic Plan," which details the core pledges of Gyeonggi Provincial Superintendent of Education Minseok An. As Superintendent An's fifth approved policy, this marks the transition of the policy from the planning stage to actual implementation.

This initiative focuses on breaking down various "walls"—such as administrative convenience, established practices, and silos between agencies—that have hindered the advancement of education in Gyeonggi Province, and aims to create a sustainable, student-centered educational ecosystem.

The provincial office will establish new operational frameworks, including the "Wall-Breaking Agreement Ceremony" and a "Wall-Breaking Cooperation Center." It will also promote region-specific "Wall-Breaking" projects reflecting local characteristics and educational needs, and foster local educational models under the "Wall-Breaking Regional Specialization Brand."

Educational support utilizing community-based facilities, such as the "EduBus," will also be expanded. The office will operate the "Wall-Breaking Cooperation Center System," which connects the provincial office of education and local governments while linking local educational resources to schools. Through these measures, the goal is to expand students' educational spaces and learning opportunities, while reducing administrative burdens on teachers.

Superintendent An emphasized, "For schools to truly fulfill their role and for children to grow further, active cooperation and support from the local community are essential," adding, "We will usher in an era of breaking down institutional and structural barriers beyond the partial collaboration that previously existed between schools and the community."

He further stated, "We aim to create a new era of special education where the office of education joins hands with cities, counties, universities, and businesses to become a warm companion for schools."

The provincial office of education will hold a "Wall-Breaking Agreement Ceremony" with Gyeonggi Province at Wondong Elementary School on September 9. The two entities will declare a joint vision under the theme "It takes a whole village to raise a child" and sign a work agreement to implement ten core initiatives. Agreements between education support offices and city and county governments will also be progressively expanded.

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