Gyeonggi Education Chief Candidate Proposes 'Teacher Rights Protection Agency,' Citing Drama Inspiration

An elected candidate for Gyeonggi Provincial Superintendent of Education has proposed the creation of a "Teacher Rights Protection Agency" within the provincial education office, drawing inspiration from a fictional organization in the Netflix drama 'Juvenile Justice.' The candidate, who has watched all 10 episodes of the series, acknowledged the drama's violent and exaggerated aspects but stressed its reflection of a "severely broken" school system.

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The reasons why many teachers and parents are watching 'Juvenile Justice' are clear.

Highlighting that many teachers and parents connect with 'Juvenile Justice' for clear reasons, the candidate emphasized the critical need to restore trust among school community members. This call for action aligns with a proposal from a researcher at the Democratic Party's think tank for the Ministry of Education to establish a similar "Teacher Rights Protection Agency."

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Restoring trust within the school community is the most important task right now.

The candidate expressed anticipation for the Ministry of Education's decision on this matter, deeming teacher rights recovery an urgent task. As the elected superintendent for Gyeonggi Province, the candidate has formally suggested a public discussion on whether the Gyeonggi Provincial Office of Education should establish its own "Gyeonggi-style Teacher Rights Protection Agency."

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We expect a decision from the Ministry of Education regarding the recovery of teacher rights, which is an urgent task.

The ultimate goal of this proposed agency is to foster a school environment where students look forward to attending, teachers feel respected, and parents have peace of mind, thereby rebuilding the entire school community.

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The 'Gyeonggi-style Teacher Rights Protection Agency' aims to restore the school community and create a school where students are excited to attend, teachers are respected, and parents feel secure.