Pelaihari, S Kalimantan (ANTARA) - Regent of Tanah Laut, South Kalimantan, HM Sukamta signed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Directorate-General of Early Childhood Education, Basic and Secondary Education of the Ministry of Education, Culture, Research and Technology for the implementation of motivating school (sekolah penggerak) program, Thursday(Sept 23, 2021).
"The MoU is aimed at establishing strategic and sustainable cooperation and as a guide for the parties in the cooperation for organizing driving schools," said Regent HM Sukamta.
The program, he said, to commence implementation in 2022 with a target of 100 schools including elementary school (SD) and junior high school (SMP). Some 20 schools in Tanah Laut have been registered as motivating schools.
Meanwhile, Head of Tanah Laut Education and Culture Agency Zainal Abidin acknowledged that the driving school program is not mandatory, but the agency recommends schools to participate. It is considered capable of improving the quality of education, especially in Tanah Laut District.
"I hope that all schools will follow the driving school program, especially since all funding comes from the central government," Zainal said.
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Tanah Laut, Education Ministry collaborates for driving school program
Jumat, 24 September 2021 0:06 WIB
Tanah Laut Regent HM Sukamta signs MoU with the Directorate-General of Early Childhood Education, Basic and Secondary Education of the Ministry of Education, Culture, Research and Technology for the implementation of motivating school program, Thursday (Sept 23, 2021). (Antaranews Kalsel/Diskominfo Tanah Laut)
