Lembata Regent Ready to Attend the XII Archipelago Educators Meeting, Commitment to Improving Teacher Quality
Meeting between the Indonesian Teachers Association (IGI) Lembata Regency and Lembata Regent, P. Kanisius Tuak, S.P., on Tuesday(27/05) in the Regent's Office produced positive results. In the meeting, The Regent expressed his full support for the implementation of the XII Nusantara Educators Meeting (TPN XII) in Lembata. In his statement, The Regent of Kanisius Tuak expressed his commitment to attend the activities scheduled to take place on 14 June 2025 in St. Mary's Hall. Don Bosco Lewoleba. "I am ready to attend TPN to meet all Lembata Regency teachers. This activity is an important space to reflect on the direction of education, not just academically, but also in concern for the environment, humanity, and the future of the earth," said Kanisius. Also present at the meeting, Head of the Education Department (Head of Education Department) Lembata Regency, Wisheslaus Ose, S. Sos., M.AP, who expressed his appreciation for the IGI initiative. He also stated the department's readiness to support event logistics, including providing local food-based consumption, in line with the Regent's vision and mission regarding the power of local food and climate education. “We are grateful for this activity. This represents a major leap in teacher development. We hope that the results of this activity can be implemented in each school,” said Wens, The familiar greeting of the Head of the Lembata Regency Education Office. Meanwhile, IGISCOMPLECTION IGIR, Feldin Rano Kelen, S.Pd, explained that TPN XII in Lembata Regency will present a variety of learning activities, namely educator classes, leader's class, educational talk show, work exhibition, to Teacher Quiz Simulations. “There will be teachers sharing good practices. Teachers learn from teachers. Teachers learn from students at a work exhibition. For those selected to be resource persons in educator classes and leadership classes, they also have the opportunity to be speakers at the TPN XII Summit in Jakarta in October," explained Feldin. Educators who wish to become resource persons at TPN XII must complete the Learning Mission. In this mission, educators are challenged to share good practices according to the existing context. Furthermore, Feldin expressed his hope that TPN would become an important momentum for teachers to increase their insight and professionalism. “We want this activity to not only be a matter of regional pride, but also a real contribution to the world of Indonesian education,” he concluded. Writer: Mary Immaculate / Lembata Regency Indonesian Teachers AssociationEditor: Yosinta maharani here / Teacher Learning Foundation
Deputy Regent of Bantaeng Gives Full Support to TPN XII Bantaeng
Deputy Regent of Bantaeng, Drs. H. Sahabuddin, expressed his full support for the implementation of the XII Nusantara Educators Meeting (TPN XII) organized by the Guru Belajar Foundation and the Nusantara Guru Belajar Community (KGBN) Bantaeng Regency. Drs. H. Sahabuddin said that this activity was in line with the regional vision of improving the quality of education that favors students. This was conveyed when KGBN Bantaeng Regency met him for an audience on Tuesday (20/05). "I hope that the activities can run smoothly and successfully make a big contribution to increasing the competence of teachers in Bantaeng Regency,”He said. He also hopes that the good practices and inspiration from TPN. “Collaboration between regional governments and teacher organizations like this continues to be strengthened. Together, we can create a fairer educational ecosystem, inclusive, and supports the growth and development of children in Bantaeng Regency,"He continued. The activity will take place at the District Library and Archives Service. Bantaeng on Monday (16/06) and Tuesday (17/06) This theme raises the theme of Educational Climate and Climate Education. TPN XII in Bantaeng Regency is open to all educators from various levels who want to study together. TPN XII participants in Bantaeng Regency will be able to take part in various learning activities, including educational classes, leader's class, educational talk show, Intelligent Teacher, work exhibition, and Education Solutions Market. In the classroom educators and leaders, The sources will be curated through the Learning Mission. The Learning Mission is a forum for educators to share inspiring stories about experiences, challenge, and their success in creating change in the classroom, school, or community. Apart from having the opportunity to be a resource person at TPN XII in Bantaeng Regency, Educators who take part in the Learning Mission also have the opportunity to appear at the TPN XII Summit in Jakarta and receive awards next October. “I believe every teacher has good practices that are inspiring and need to be shared. By joining the Learning Mission, we become learning friends for fellow teachers," said Rifal as Regional Coordinator of TPN XII Bantaeng Regency "From this mutual sharing, collective strength grows. We learn that change doesn't have to start with big things—just the courage of one teacher who tries, reflect, and invite others to move together,Rifal continued. Some of the Learning Mission topics are how to deal with students who lack discipline, cope with classes with diverse student abilities, how to mobilize fellow teachers to want to collaborate for meaningful learning, and many others. Need to know, TPN XII will also take place at 44 other areas throughout June-July. From opening to peak in October, TPN XII is expected to be followed by 10.000 educator . Writer: Bantaeng Regency Archipelago Learning Teacher CommunityEditor: Yosinta/Fountaion Learning Teacher
We're Not Waiting for Superman, We Wait for Teachers to Learn
We used to think that the biggest problem in education was the low competence of teachers. But over time he became friends with teachers from all over Indonesia, we found that the main problem was not a lack of skills—it was a feeling of helplessness. Teachers who feel they have no power. Do not dare to speak. Not sure if I have room to study. They are not incapable, but too often told. Was asked to take part in this training, must take the program, I was sent a module from up there which he said was definitely correct. Top-down and uniform, as if the teacher was just the executor, not a planner. As if learning is the boss's business, not part of the teacher's own identity. At that point we realized: change will not come from one or two winged educational heroes. Change came when ordinary teachers began to believe that they could learn, and learning can change everything. And because of that, we're not waiting for Superman. We are waiting for the Learning Teacher. Teacher Learning is not a title, not even a department. Learning Teachers are those who continue to hone their curiosity despite their busy schedules, who opened a new study room even though there was no order. Those who are willing to share good practices with each other even though they don't get incentives, who try new things in class even if they don't necessarily succeed. They don't wear robes, but they help students understand the world. They don't have lasers from the eyes, but they break boundaries with collaboration. They don't fly, but they raised hope—hope that education could be humane and meaningful. The Indonesian Educators Gathering Movement proves this. Starting from one small meeting, now spread to more than 82 area. Not because of a mandate from above, but because teachers invite each other. Not because of the big budget, but because of the infectious enthusiasm. Teachers learn from other teachers, not from a forced module. They build learning communities, not a new hierarchy. They discovered that change does not have to be heroic, pretty consistent, simple, and done togetherNew – UN Speech Text.... We learned three things from the Learning Teachers. First, Teachers need freedom to learn. Not freedom without direction, but space to choose a learning path that suits their context. When the teacher sets the learning pace himself, sense of belonging grows, motivation is on. Second, teachers cannot learn alone. Communities are growing ecosystems that keep the spirit alive. Not just gathering, but share with each other, strengthen each other, and remind each other: that we are not alone in this effort. Third, innovation doesn't come from big posters or new jargon. It grows slowly from simple practices shared voluntarily. This is the true form of transformation—slow but deep-rooted, collaborative and contextual. We are not anti-policy. But we know, Even the best policies will fail if teachers are not involved. We believe, the government's role is to create a safe space for teachers to learn. The agency's role is to design systems that support local initiatives, not crushing it. And we all have a role? Keep that passion burning. Recognize that education is not a fast-food project, but it's a long journey to build a human. So if you ask, “What is the best strategy to improve the quality of our education??” Our answer: Provide a study space for teachers. If you ask, “Who should lead educational change?” Our answer: The teacher himself. And if you ask, “What are we waiting for?” Our answer: We're not waiting for Superman. We are waiting for the Learning Teacher. We are waiting for you all, We are waiting for the Learning Teacher to attend the Indonesian Educators Gathering. Thank you for listening. I am Bukik Setiawan, Learning Teacher friends. Let's keep learning together—because the future of education doesn't come from the sky, but growing from our own classrooms.