School as cultural center

School as cultural center

Speaking before the national congress of the Association of Indonesian Educational Scholars, President Soeharto reemphasized that schools should become cultural centers. We wish to underline this statement because educators should continuously make efforts to be sensitive to rapid and fundamental changes.

The progress of science is so fast, making relationships between nations ever closer and borderlines between countries insignificant. But, no doubt, the situation may bring about negative impact.

Education which focuses on increasing knowledge through science and technology promotes a materialistic life-style. Material wealth may be on the rise but social solidarity is declining, and relationships within families and marriages are losing their intensity. It is here that the president's appeal has its significance: schools should serve as cultural centers as well.

-- Suara Karya, Jakarta