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Student truancy and tardiness are serious problems that impact students' academic achievement and social-emotional development. This study aims to examine the strategies implemented by Guidance and Counseling (BK) teachers in dealing with students who often truant and are late at SMP Negeri 1 Tigo Nagari. The research method used is descriptive qualitative with data collection techniques through interviews, observations, and documentation. The results of the study indicate that the strategies implemented include early identification of at-risk students, strengthening teacher-student relationships, ongoing counseling services, parental involvement, implementation of group guidance, and consistent enforcement of regulations. These strategies have proven effective in reducing the level of student absence and tardiness. This study concludes that the role of BK teachers is very important in creating a school environment that supports student discipline and involvement. These findings are expected to be a reference for other schools in developing a systematic and collaborative guidance approach.

Class X is the first time you are in a Senior High School (SMA). Class X students at this time have entered a new and different environment from the previous environment, namely Junior High School (SMP). Self-confidence in class In forming self-confidence in class X students, the role of family or parents as well as friends or friends is very necessary to provide social support to class adapt to the new environment. This research aims to determine the relationship between social support and self-confidence in class X students of SMA N 9 Semarang. Correlational quantitative research design. The sample of 80 respondents consisted of class X students representing eleven classes who met the exclusion and inclusion requirements for research respondents. The sampling technique used was cluster random sampling. The data collection instrument used the spearmen rank test. The results of the spearmen rank test obtained a p value of 0.000 (p < 0.05), so H0 was rejected and Ha was accepted, indicating that there is a relationship between social support and self-confidence in class X students of SMA N 9 Semarang. The correlation coefficient of 0.520 indicates that the strength of the correlation is moderate. There is a relationshipsocial support with self-confidenceamong class X studentsSMA N 9 Semarang

This study aims to determine the implementation of School-Based Management (SBM) at SMP Negeri 2 Sumalata, Sumalata District, North Gorontalo Regency, and to identify factors that influence its success. The study used a qualitative method with a descriptive approach and field research design (field research). Data collection techniques include interviews, observations, and documentation, while data analysis is carried out through the process of data reduction, data presentation (display), and drawing conclusions. The results of the study indicate that the implementation of SBM at SMP Negeri 2 Sumalata has covered several aspects, including curriculum management, students, finance, education personnel, facilities and infrastructure, school-community relations, and special services. However, its implementation is still not optimal. One of the main obstacles is the principal's supervision which has not been running effectively, thus affecting the level of teacher professionalism. Internal factors such as leadership, teacher motivation, and limited resources also affect the implementation of SBM as a whole.

Tuberculosis (TB) is currently a public health problem in the world, especially in Indonesia. Pulmonary TB is ranked 2nd as the main cause of death from infectious diseases after Human Immuno deficiency Virus (HIV). Pulmonary Tuberculosis is easily spread through the air when people who are sick with Pulmonary Tuberculosis release bacteria through the coughing mechanism. The spread of these bacteria is through sputum splashes or droplet nuclei released by TB sufferers through coughing, sneezing or talking face to face. The increase in TB cases is related to the degree of health in the community. The biggest factors that affect the degree of health are environmental factors and community behavior itself which can be detrimental to health. Risk factors for Tuberculosis transmission are environmental factors and behavioral factors, environmental factors include ventilation, housing density, temperature, lighting and humidity. While behavioral factors include smoking habits, spitting or throwing phlegm anywhere, coughing or sneezing without covering the mouth and the habit of not opening windows and not implementing clean and healthy living behavior (PHBS). This research method is a quantitative study with statistical tests with a cross-sectional design. This study was conducted at SMP 4 Ulee Rubek, North Aceh in November 2024. The research sample consisted of 15 children, Data collection techniques using questionnaires. Data analysis used descriptive statistical tests to test adolescents' knowledge about how to prevent TB. In addition to effective coughing, there are several ways to control pulmonary tuberculosis, namely by cultivating a clean and healthy life and cultivating ethical coughing behavior.

English proficiency is vital for academic and professional success in Indonesia, but students often struggle with writing. Descriptive text composition is challenging due to its intricate structure and linguistic elements. To overcome these challenges, the researcher suggests utilizing the Miro Application, a digital whiteboard tool known for fostering interactive collaboration and effectiveness in dynamic learning activities. The study aims to assess Miro's impact on enhancing 8th grade students' descriptive text writing skills at SMP Negeri 2 Sutojayan. The study utilizes a quantitative experimental approach, specifically a pre-experimental design, conducted at SMP Negeri 2 Sutojayan over one month, from November to December 2023. The population includes all 8th grade students, with a purposive sample of 31 students from a single recommended class. This research, conducted with 8th-grade students at SMP Negeri 2 Sutojayan, employed a one-group pre-test post-test design. Data analyses covered normality, homogeneity, and paired sample t-tests. Normality test values (0.095 and 0.088) aligned with good data distribution. Homogeneity test (0.067) affirmed data homogeneity, indicating methodical soundness. The hypothesis test for Miro Application based learning impact yielded a significant result (0.000 < 0.05). Miro Application significantly affected post-test scores, presented digitally via mobile phones. Finally, The Miro Application demonstrated effectiveness in enhancing descriptive text writing skills.

Learning strategies are crucial because this is the first step given by the teacher. The step that needs to be considered is determining the learning strategy that will accommodate the development of students. The main teacher can choose the best teaching methods and strategies to create excellent learning, adjust the material to the students' abilities, and enable students to receive knowledge transfer. This research uses a descriptive qualitative approach to explore project-based religious learning strategies applied in the Islamic Religious Education subject at SMP Muhammadiyah 05 Medan Denai. This approach was chosen to deeply explore the practices, experiences, and impact of learning on the religious awareness of the students. Interviews with students show that involvement in the project has made them better understand religious values in real life. Some students admitted to starting to pray on time, being more diligent in reading the Quran, and being more concerned about the social environment. This shows that the religious project encourages the internalization of values through direct experience, not just memorization or theory. This learning not only strengthens the understanding of Islamic material but also instills religious values through real practices that can be directly experienced by the students. Some forms of projects, such as mini-dawah, infaq movements, and adab campaigns, have proven to enrich students' experiences and enhance their awareness of Islamic values in daily life. Islamic education teachers play an important role as facilitators, not only guiding students in project activities but also providing space for reflection and evaluation. Students feel more motivated and actively engaged in the learning process, which leads to changes in their religious behavior, such as increased discipline in worship and a greater sense of care for their surroundings.    

This study explores how a digital-based listen–response method—combining vibrant video stimuli with instant, game-like feedback on the Quizizz platform—can transform listening comprehension from a passive task into an energizing adventure. Involving 39 junior high students, the research gathered performance data from structured listening quizzes and direct teacher observations. With an impressive average score of 87.17—most students achieving “Good” to “Excellent” levels—and vivid improvements in focus and enthusiasm, the findings reveal that turning listening exercises into interactive challenges boosts both comprehension and motivation. Yet, to master higher-order inferential skills, follow-up discussions and reflection activities are essential. By harnessing this method, educators can reimagine listening lessons as interactive journeys that captivate learners and deepen their language skills.

Reading ability is a fundamental skill that plays a crucial role in education, as it significantly contributes to students’ academic achievement and intellectual development. This study aims to analyze the reading skills of seventh-grade students at SMP IT Robbani Indralaya, focusing on both mechanical and comprehension aspects. The research employed a descriptive quantitative method by distributing questionnaires to 19 student respondents. The questionnaire instrument was designed based on two main aspects: mechanical skills (letter recognition, linguistic elements, and slow reading speed) and comprehension skills (understanding text meaning, evaluating content, and flexible reading speed). The analysis results showed that the majority of students were in the “Good” category (63.16%), while the rest were in the “Fair” category (36.84%). There were no students in the “Very Good” or “Poor” categories. Internal factors such as motivation and reading interest, as well as external factors such as family support and school facilities, were found to influence students' reading skills. This study recommends the implementation of continuous and collaborative literacy development efforts involving students, teachers, schools, and families to improve reading skills comprehensively.    

This study aims to analyze the influence of leadership on teacher performance with organizational culture as an intervening variable at SMP Negeri 12 Sungai Penuh. This research employs a quantitative approach with a causal study design. The population in this study consists of the school principal and all 30 teachers at SMP N 12 Sungai Penuh. The sample uses total sampling, where the author takes 100% of the existing population at SMP Negeri 12 Sungai Penuh, totaling 30 teachers. Data collection was conducted using questionnaires. Data analysis techniques utilized SEM PLS. The results show that teacher performance at SMP Negeri 12 Sungai Penuh is strong (125.33) with excellence in pedagogical and personality competencies. The principal's leadership is also strong (124.87) with communication as the best aspect, along with a strong organizational culture (124.83) in results orientation and stabilization. The research findings indicate that leadership has a positive and significant effect on teacher performance with a path coefficient of 0.423 (T-Statistics 5.096, P-Values 0.000). Leadership also significantly impacts organizational culture with a coefficient of 0.736 (T-Statistics 12.912, P-Values 0.000). Additionally, organizational culture positively influences teacher performance with a coefficient of 0.565 (T-Statistics 7.244, P-Values 0.000). Leadership also affects teacher performance through organizational culture as an intervening variable with an indirect path coefficient of 0.416 (T-Statistics 6.500, P-Values 0.000). This proves that organizational culture serves as a partial mediator in the relationship between leadership and teacher performance.

The phenomenon underlying this research indicates an increase in self-harming behavior among junior high school students. This study aims to reduce such behavior through group counseling using cognitive behavioral techniques, specifically cognitive restructuring. The research method employed is a pre-experimental design with a one-group pretest-posttest. The results show a decrease in self-harm behavior scores among the students. This is supported by the paired sample t-test statistical analysis, which indicates a significance value (2-tailed) of 0.000, meaning it is less than 0.05. Therefore, it can be concluded that group counseling using cognitive behavioral techniques, particularly cognitive restructuring, is effective in reducing self-harm behavior among students at SMP Negeri 1 Rajadesa. The behavioral changes observed in students after participating in this counseling include a decrease in the frequency of self-harm, improved emotional stability, enhanced coping skills, increased self-awareness, and greater social involvement.

This community service activity is a tangible form of the university's commitment to answering the challenges of the digital era. The issue and focus of this community service is that it is known that the manual attendance method that is still used by teachers is less effective in recording attendance, entry time, and lateness. Therefore, this study aims to implement a digital attendance information system to improve the accuracy and efficiency of attendance recording. Teacher training at Al-Imam Islamic School Junior High School aims to improve the student attendance system with an Android-based approach using AppSheets and Spreadsheets. The implementation of training on making an android-based student attendance information system with appsheets and spreadsheets at Al-Imam Islamic School Cileungsi Junior High School proved that teachers showed an increase in understanding related to the concept of making information systems, appsheets and spreadsheets, which included camera features, GPS, updated data in spreadsheets, to procedures for making applications using spreadsheets. Teachers learn that the attendance information system is not a difficult thing and in this day and age we are also required to enter the world of technology and digital to make teaching and learning activities easier and more fun, This increase in understanding is reflected in the results of pre-test evaluations and material presentations that show an increase in knowledge in understanding the concept of creating an android-based student attendance information system with appsheets and spreadsheets.

This study aims to develop effective educational learning media in preventing pornography addiction and providing a deep understanding of the negative impacts of pornographic content on mental development and adolescent behavior in class 9D students of SMP Negeri 2 Teras Boyolali. The phenomenon of pornography addiction among adolescents is a serious concern because of its impact on psychological, social, and academic development. The media that will be used in the implementation of group guidance services for students at SMP Negeri 2 Teras is by using power point and audio visual media. The method of implementing this counseling service is based on a cognitive approach. One of the techniques of the cognitive approach that can be used to prevent someone from becoming addicted to pornographic content is by providing psychoeducation to participants. The results of the study showed that this learning media can improve students' understanding of the dangers of pornography and provide strategies to avoid negative content. Thus, this learning media can be used as an effective educational tool to prevent pornography addiction in adolescent students.

Academic burnout among junior high school students, particularly ninth graders, is increasingly gaining attention amidst a competitive educational system. This study aims to analyze the level of academic burnout experienced by ninth-grade students at SMP Negeri 6 Indralaya Utara by examining symptoms such as emotional exhaustion, cynicism toward school tasks, and reduced self-efficacy. The contributing factors are explored comprehensively, including academic pressure, family expectations, teaching methods, and peer dynamics. The findings are expected to support the development of more effective and context-specific interventions and prevention strategies, promoting a learning environment that supports students’ mental well-being.

This study aims to analyze the representation of religious moderation values in the Islamic Religious Education (PAI) textbook for grade VII at the junior high school level published by the Ministry of Education and Culture in the Merdeka Curriculum. The research method used in this research is a qualitative approach with descriptive research type. Data collection techniques are carried out through literature review and document analysis. This research will also use triangulation techniques to ensure data accuracy.  The results show that this textbook successfully conveys the values of religious moderation in a way that is appropriate to the Indonesian context which is rich in diversity. The value of national commitment is emphasized through teaching about the importance of maintaining national unity, while the value of tolerance and interfaith cooperation is reflected in materials that respect differences in beliefs and invite students to coexist peacefully. In addition, the value of anti-violence in religion is also integrated by promoting the principles of peace and compassion, as well as attitudes that avoid extremism. The book also introduces respect for local cultures that are in line with religious principles, to create a society that is inclusive, peaceful, and able to maintain social harmony. Thus, PAI textbooks in the Merdeka Curriculum not only function as a tool for religious learning, but also as a means of building student character that emphasizes the values of religious moderation in everyday life.

This research aims to determine the effect of SOBER X Teen psychoeducation in controlling cybersex behavior among adolescents The research design is a one group pretest and posttest design The subjects consisted of 68 8th grade junior high school students aged 13-15 years, both male and female The measurement tool used was the cybersex scale Data analysis was conducted using paired sample t-test to observe the differences in cybersex behavior before and after receiving psychoeducation The research results indicate that the p-value = 0000, which is less than 005, meaning that there is an influence of SOBER X Teen psychoeducation on adolescents' understanding of cybersex The implication of this study is that SOBER X Teen psychoeducation can be used as a method to control cybersex behavior in adolescents.

This study was conducted to determine the principal's strategy in implementing instructional leadership at SMP Muhammadiyah 48 Medan. The steps implemented by the principal of SMP Muhammadiyah 48 Medan in developing instructional leadership at SMP Muhammadiyah 48 Medan. The methodology of this study uses a qualitative research approach with a case study research type. In this study, data collection was carried out using several techniques, namely, interviews, observations, and documentation. The subjects of this study include the principal as the main informant along with the vice principal, teachers, as supporting informants. The analysis of this research data through steps including data collection, data reduction, data presentation, and drawing conclusions/verification. The results of this study indicate that the principal's strategy in implementing instructional leadership at SMP Muhammadiyah 48 Medan consists of: The strategy carried out by the principal in implementing instructional leadership is good, but still requires development to implement instructional leadership in schools. So that the implementation of this leadership is worthy of being developed and can be an example for other schools. The steps implemented by the principal related to instructional leadership are very good, because the principal covers the whole leadership from teachers, staff and students in the school. The role played by the principal is quite good, because the principal carries out the role of instructional leadership to understand that one of their tasks is to encourage teachers and other school members to join in their efforts and focus their energy on school goals.

Students' ability in critical reading of news texts is still lacking in understanding and analyzing the structure and language rules in news texts. This study aims to improve the ability to read critically news texts through the Know Want Learned (KWL) method in class VII-A students of SMP Negeri 1 Bawolato. The type of research used is classroom action research (CAR) using 4 stages of implementation, namely 1) planning, 2) action, 3) observation, 4) reflection. This study was carried out in 2 cycles. Based on the implementation of the study using a test to determine the structure and language rules of news texts in cycle I, the results obtained were an average value of 41.01% with the lowest value of 25 and the highest value of 75, while in cycle II there was an increase in students' critical reading ability in determining the structure and language rules of news texts with an average value obtained of 82.12%, namely the lowest value of 62.5% and the highest value of 100%. The results of this study indicate that the Know Want Learned (KWL) method can have a positive impact on improving the ability to read critically news texts. The researcher recommends that teachers at SMP Negeri 1 Bawolato can utilize the Know Want Learned (KWL) method in Indonesian language learning.

This study aims to develop Genially-based teaching materials for the topic of news text writing for Grade VII students at UPTD SMP Negeri 5 Gunungsitoli. The research method used is Research and Development (R&D) with the Borg and Gall model, which consists of ten stages ranging from identifying potentials and problems to mass production. The research subjects were students from class VII-E (6 students: 3 male and 3 female) and class VII-D (31 students: 15 male and 16 female). The validation results of the teaching materials indicated a very high level of feasibility, with scores from three experts: material expert (100%), language expert (100%), and design expert (96.6%). A practicality test conducted on a small group yielded a score of 96.11%, categorized as "Very Practical." The effectiveness test carried out on the larger group showed an effectiveness rate of 83.87%, classified as "Very Effective" in improving students’ ability to write news texts.In conclusion, the Genially-based teaching materials are highly feasible, practical, and effective for teaching news text writing in Grade VII. This study is expected to serve as a reference and provide additional insights for future researchers.  

The role of Islamic Religious Education teachers has a very important position in education, so that in this study the role of Islamic Religious Education teachers in educating character at Al-Huda Middle School, Jatimulyo is described. The purpose of this study is to determine the role of Islamic Religious Education teachers in educating character at Al-Huda Middle School, Jatimulyo. The method used in this study is a field research type reviewed from the method and level of discussion, so this study is classified as descriptive research. Data collection methods used in this study are interviews, observations, and documentation. The results of this study show 3 important parts of the teacher's role, namely teachers as educators such as role models in every movement of an Islamic religious teacher in their daily lives. The role of teachers as educators is implemented through teachers in speech; saying good and correct words, speaking gently and politely, teachers in deeds. The implementation of Islamic Religious Education Values ​​at Al-Huda Middle School Jatimulyo is implemented through the instillation of character values ​​such as congregational prayer, welcoming students at the school gate, becoming a prayer leader, social concern, which is seen when teachers raise funds for our brothers and sisters who are affected by disasters or calamities.

Correspondence administration activities play an important role in supporting the smooth operation of the school. At UPT SMP Negeri 27 Medan, manual management of correspondence previously caused various obstacles such as delays in letter distribution and difficulties in tracking archives. Therefore, a more effective and efficient correspondence management system is needed. This study aims to describe the implementation of a correspondence management system in improving administrative performance at UPT SMP Negeri 27 Medan. This study uses a qualitative descriptive approach with observation, interview, and documentation techniques. The results of the study indicate that the process of receiving and recording incoming letters has been running according to procedures and facilitates information management. The disposition of letters is carried out systematically and on target by the school leadership. The preparation and recording of outgoing letters is carried out by paying attention to good administrative rules. In addition, archiving, maintenance, and destruction of archives have begun to be carried out digitally, thereby increasing the efficiency and speed of administrative services.