Gyeonggi Province-Gyeonggi Office of Education “Breaking Down Barriers” Agreement... Choo Mi-ae Stresses Need for Cooperative Model in Education and Administration

Choo Mi-ae, Governor of Gyeonggi Province, emphasized that a cooperative model must be established to break down the boundaries between schools and local communities, allowing education and administration to work together in supporting the growth of children, in relation to the "Breaking Down Barriers" agreement between Gyeonggi Province and the Gyeonggi Provincial Office of Education.

On September 9, in her congratulatory address at the "Breaking Down Barriers" agreement ceremony held at Wandong Elementary School in Osan, Governor Choo stated, "We need to break down the boundaries and walls between residents and schools, between educational-administrative and general administrative bodies, and between municipalities and the education office," adding, "We must create an administration that breathes together so that children can grow up as healthy members of society."

She continued, "Wouldn't it be wonderful if school spaces could be used for residents to take care of their health, and residents could cheer on the children's dreams and witness their growth together?" She emphasized that not only for the safety of the children but also to help foster their diverse talents, it is important for the local community to participate together.

While attributing particular significance to the potential of this "Breaking Down Barriers" agreement to present a new cooperative model in the fields of education and administration, she also mentioned that Gyeonggi Province's financial conditions could pose an obstacle to supporting cooperation in the education sector.

Governor Choo stated, "As all 31 municipalities are participating equally, I would like to see the superintendent's proposals permeate every corner of the region. However, there is a troublesome issue that is greatly tying my hands and feet," as she raised the issue of Gyeonggi Province's financial crisis.

Choo Mi-ae, Governor of Gyeonggi Province

She added, "Gyeonggi Province has exhausted all its funds and has also issued local bonds five times recently," and explained, "There is no other way to overcome the financial crisis quickly except to reform the contradictions within the local tax system."

Furthermore, she remarked, "To do this, help and understanding from the central government and the National Assembly is needed," and expressed concern, "After becoming governor and receiving work reports, I have realized that Gyeonggi Province's financial situation is far more severe than I had expected, and that the province is particularly left in the blind spot."

She also said, "For all of us to speak in one voice to overcome financial issues is, in fact, the way to create an environment where we can truly practice 'breaking down barriers'," and added, "I hope we can combine our efforts and overcome this well together."

Additionally, in regard to Gyeonggi Provincial Superintendent Ahn Min-seok's introduction of the dedicated system for protecting teachers' rights, Governor Choo commented, "It is an attempt to institutionally resolve issues at the educational field," and expressed her support by saying, "I wish to applaud the courage to make a decisive choice and establish a system for something that everyone feels is so vital for our society."

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