Alluding To Bullying Cases At The PGRI Congress, President Jokowi To Teachers: Schools Must Be A 'Safe House' For Students
JAKARTA - President Joko Widodo mentioned the recent cases of bullying or bullying when opening the 2024 PGRI XXIII Congress at the Grand Sahid Jaya Hotel, Jakarta, Saturday, March 2. On that occasion, Jokowi was initially grateful to the teachers for having helped educate the nation's children. However, the president also warned the teachers to make schools a safe home for students. Because, the head of state is worried that cases of bullying have resulted in casualties. "Thank you to the teacher who continues to equip students with various knowledge and character. Because the safe and comfortable school environment is very important to produce excellent students, it is very important," said President Jokowi during his remarks at the opening of the 2024 PGRI XXIII Congress, Saturday, March 2. "Because I was really worried, the end of this case of bullying, there was a case of violence, harassment, and even taking lives," he continued. Jokowi emphasized that these cases should not happen again, let alone be allowed to drag on. Therefore, the President reminded teachers to increase awareness and concern for their students.