YU Hosts Inaugural Ceremony and Seminar for Parent Policy Research Institute on February 13

Six-Year Research Project Supported by Ministry of Education

Promoting Communication Among Parents, Teachers, and Students

[February 14, 2025]

<YU held the inaugural ceremony and commemorative seminar for the Parent Policy Research Institute at Cheonma Art Center on the 13th.>

 On February 13, YU (President CHOI Oe-chool) hosted the inaugural ceremony and commemorative seminar for the Parent Policy Research Institute, in collaboration with the Ministry of Education, at the university's Cheonma Art Center. The event marked the official launch of the institute, drawing key figures such as JANG Mi-ran, Director of the Teacher and Parent Support Bureau, HWANG Ji-hye, Head of the Parent Policy Division, KWON Sun-hwa, Director of the National Parent Support Center, and academic experts including JEON Je-sang, Professor at Gongju National University of Education, JU Dong-beom, Professor at Pukyong National University, and JUNG Sung-soo, Professor at Daegu National University of Education.

 Designated last September under the Ministry of Education's Humanities and Social Sciences Academic Research Support Program, the Parent Policy Research Institute, led by Professor KIM Byeong-ju, will conduct diverse research activities aimed at policy development and foundational studies in parental engagement over the next six years (3+3 years). The project will receive an annual research fund of KRW 260 million, including KRW 130 million for the first year.

 The commemorative seminar, held alongside the opening ceremony, focused on the theme of "Assessing and Advancing Parent Policy." Key presentations and discussions covered topics such as: ▲Research Directions and Challenges in Parent Policy ▲Implementation Processes and Policy Trends ▲Current Status and Challenges of Parent Support Organizations ▲Research Trends and Future Tasks. Participants engaged in designated discussions and open Q&A sessions, both on-site and via Zoom, fostering in-depth dialogue about the importance and development of parent-focused policies.

 Professor KIM Byeong-ju, Director of the Parent Policy Research Institute, emphasized, "Our institute aims to establish the role of parents as key educational stakeholders, promoting stronger communication between home and school. We will strive to create an environment where parents, teachers, and students can collaborate for meaningful change."

 Looking ahead, the Parent Policy Research Institute, in partnership with the Ministry of Education, plans to implement key initiatives this year, including: ▲Developing and distributing Parent Guidebooks tailored to children's developmental stages ▲Expanding the "Together School" campaign and operating digital platforms to promote a culture of communication. These initiatives aim to provide practical support that directly benefits parents.

 Through the Parent Policy Research Institute, YU seeks to establish a systematic and sustainable foundation for parental engagement policies, fostering a healthy collaboration model between families and schools.