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