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This journal discusses the role of Islamic education management in educational institutions and how to develop them. This research uses qualitative methods, with data collection through observation, interviews, and in-depth literature review. The main findings of this study involve various important components in educational management, including curriculum management, human resources, infrastructure, financing, public relations, and special services. One of the educational institutions analyzed, MAN 4 Bantul, identified four main points in the development of educational institutions. First, the use of the independent curriculum to provide freedom in the learning process; second, the application of Islamic character to shape students' morals; third, increasing individual worship and faith to always be grateful according to Islamic teachings; and fourth, developing branding through information management in the field of public relations. In addition, MAN 4 Bantul also improves the quality of human resources through learning innovation workshops for educators. The results of this study indicate that Islamic education management integrated with religious principles can create a more effective, relevant, and sustainable learning environment, as well as strengthen the competitiveness of educational institutions in the digital era.

Paulo Freire’s concept of liberal education is still not implemented in the world of education in developing countries. Educational actors still adhere to the banking system to oppress students. This study raises a social correlation between educators and students called school family kinship. The education curriculum needs to be used as an indicator of success in terms of the intelligence of the children. The curriculum has continued to transform since 1947 to 2022 but has not found its identity.  Now, the independent learning curriculum is intensively grounded, but there are gaps between regions and between socio-economic groups in terms of learning quality. The implementation of the independent learning curriculum is considered not to have a significant positive effect in the outermost and marginalized areas. Therefore, the old pattern called banking system of education is still used. Students are considered empty piggy banks that must be filled by the teacher. Teachers are still recognized as the all-knowing in knowledge that must be poured into the brains of students. As a result, students can only follow what is transferred by the teacher. This is the basis for the author to try to provide briefings to Catholic teachers and education personnel in Wini and Wekfau parishes regarding the implementation of an independent curriculum in Catholic Schools. This study uses qualitative methods with observation techniques carried out in coastal parishes (Wini) and in the mountains (Wekfau) in terms of geographical location to find out the similarity of perceptions of the independent curriculum. This study applies a qualitative method with observation techniques carried out in the coastal parish (Wini) and in the mountains (Wekfau) in terms of geographical location to find out the similarities in perceptions of the implementation of the independent curriculum in two different areas.

The implementation of Minimum Completion Criteria (KKM) in the Independent Curriculum is one of the important problems faced by educational institutions, including madrasas, in efforts to improve the quality of education. KKM is the minimum standard score that must be achieved by students to be declared complete in a subject. In the context of the Independent Curriculum which emphasizes learning based on the potential and uniqueness of students, the implementation of KKM faces several challenges, such as difficulties in more flexible assessments, differences in student ability levels, and limited resources available in madrasas. This study aims to identify the challenges faced by madrasas in implementing KKM and find solutions that can be applied to overcome these problems. The results of the study indicate that the main challenges include a lack of understanding of the implementation of KKM in line with the principles of the Independent Curriculum, as well as difficulties in compiling fair and appropriate assessments. Several proposed solutions include training for educators, developing a more inclusive assessment system, and increasing cooperation between madrasas and other educational institutions. With the implementation of these solutions, it is hoped that KKM can be implemented more effectively, so that it can support the success of the Independent Curriculum in madrasas.

The purpose of conducting research on the implementation of the PAK independent curriculum is to find out the problems in its implementation, teachers are the main implementers of this curriculum in the field. By understanding their perspectives and experiences, we can find the problems they face and what is needed for the successful implementation of the curriculum. The research method used is to use a qualitative method with a literature review approach, namely looking for sources that are considered relevant to be used as sources for writing. Based on the results obtained, there are several difficulties or problems in its implementation, for example one of them is the reduction in human resources in this case, namely educators, and other things. The Merdeka Belajar curriculum focuses on important material, is flexible for teachers and students, and is project and character-based. By increasing teacher understanding, increasing resources, increasing parental participation, and developing a more contextual curriculum, it is hoped that the quality of religious education can be improved.

The purpose of conducting research on the implementation of the PAK independent curriculum is to find out the problems in its implementation, teachers are the main implementers of this curriculum in the field. By understanding their perspectives and experiences, we can find the problems they face and what is needed for the successful implementation of the curriculum. The research method used is to use a qualitative method with a literature review approach, namely looking for sources that are considered relevant to be used as sources for writing. Based on the results obtained, there are several difficulties or problems in its implementation, for example one of them is the reduction in human resources in this case, namely educators, and other things. The Merdeka Belajar curriculum focuses on important material, is flexible for teachers and students, and is project and character-based. By increasing teacher understanding, increasing resources, increasing parental participation, and developing a more contextual curriculum, it is hoped that the quality of religious education can be improved.

The application of the philosophy of progressive education within the Merdeka Curriculum aims to create a more student-centered education system that encourages active and contextual learning. Progressivism emphasizes the importance of hands-on experiences and the development of critical thinking skills through real projects and discussions. In the context of the Merdeka Curriculum, this approach allows students to explore their interests and talents more independently, with teachers acting as facilitators guiding the learning process. Through project-based learning, collaboration, and authentic assessment, the Merdeka Curriculum provides students with the opportunity to explore their interests and talents. This research identifies various strategies that educators can adopt to integrate the principles of progressivism, such as using active learning methods and allowing freedom in choosing learning materials. The implementation of the progressive philosophy presents several challenges, including teachers' readiness to adopt new roles, the need to adjust the curriculum to local contexts, and the availability of adequate resources. However, this application also offers significant opportunities to enhance the quality of education by producing graduates who are more adaptive, creative, and capable of solving complex problems. This study highlights how the application of progressive philosophy in the Merdeka Curriculum can increase student motivation, develop 21st-century skills, and prepare them for future challenges. Therefore, it is essential to continuously evaluate and develop this approach to align with the evolving times and national educational needs.

Merdeka Curriculum is a new curriculum with a foundation as a complement to the 2013 Curriculum, but in implementing the Independent Curriculum it is necessary to implement it first for teachers before teaching it to students. So that it is able to build quality student character both in the academic field and in other fields. Research is to find out PAI learning in the Merdeka Curriculum in Islamic Religious Education subjects at SMA Negeri 1 Tilatang Kamang. Data collection techniques are carried out through observation, interviews and documentation. The results of this research show that the implementation of Islamic Religious Education learning consists of 3 activities, there are preliminary activities, then core activities and closed with closing activities, plus the P5 project. Then there are problems that occur in the implementation of Islamic Religious Education learning, namely educators do not take part in training, differentiated learning is less than optimal and the mindset. So the efforts made to overcome these problems are by taking part in internal/external workshops, increasing creativity as a teacher and sharing with fellow educators or with people who know more (often ask questions).

Education is a very important factor for the development of a country. Education helps develop and improve skills and improves the quality of life and human dignity. To date, changes have been made to the curriculum. The curriculum is considered a plan developed to facilitate the teaching and learning process which is the responsibility of the school or educational institution and its teaching staff. (Yulia, 2023). Education in Indonesia has undergone curriculum changes 11 times. Starting from after independence until the latest in 2021-2022. This research aims to compare the implementation of the 2013 Curriculum and the Merdeka Curriculum at State Elementary School 064037 and understand the differences between the two in improving the quality of education. The method used is qualitative research with a content analysis and narrative analysis approach. In-depth content analysis is carried out on written and printed information from mass media to identify message characteristics objectively and systematically. Data was collected through interviews and reviewing controversial mass media news. The research results show that the Merdeka Curriculum, which has only been implemented in grades 1 and 4, gives students greater freedom in the use of knowledge, both inside and outside school, and encourages teacher and student creativity. In contrast, the 2013 Curriculum balances soft skills and hard skills in an integrative manner but still places educators as the main assessors of student abilities. Observations show that the Merdeka Curriculum encourages students to play an active role in learning, with educators acting as facilitators. This change in curriculum leads to a more student-centric approach, where students receive active feedback regarding their self-evaluation. These findings confirm that the Merdeka Curriculum promotes more independent and participatory learning compared to the 2013 Curriculum.  

Learning in the implementation of the independent curriculum demands educators to focus on competency development and the quality of learning, flexibility in time and learning materials, as well as character reinforcement. Action Research in this case aims to enhance learning participation using the case method in Social Studies lessons at SMP Negeri 3 Lembah Gumanti. The subjects of this research are 33 students from Class VII.1 at SMP Negeri 3 Lembah Gumanti. The research is designed in the form of Classroom Action Research (PTK), which consists of planning, implementation, observation, and reflection. The research itself is conducted in 2 cycles. Data is collected through observation sheets and assisted by an observer, then analyzed descriptively. There is an improvement in student learning participation through the implementation of the case method in Social Studies lessons in Class VII.1 at SMP Negeri 3 Lembah Gumanti. The improvement is evident from the increased percentage of learning participation in the first cycle, which is 55.55%, and a significant increase in the second cycle, which is 83.33%. The use of the case method enhances learning participation, including motivation in completing tasks, the courage to express opinions and respect others' opinions in learning, as well as problem-solving. Such conditions are part of the goals of learning in the implementation of the independent curriculum, which emphasize active and participatory learning.

The implementation of pancasila education learning in the independent curriculum is very important for teachers and students, because it has pancasila values and must be instilled in teachers and students. The importance of this research is that there are important things that must be considered in this research, namely in order to achieve the expected educational goals, quality and effective learning is needed. So what must be pursued by educators is to use the curriculum which is a key in the implementation of education. The purpose of this study is to find out school policies related to the implementation of pancasila education learning in the independent curriculum at SMP Kertanegara Malang, find out how the implementation of pancasila education learning in SMP Kertanegara Malang.  and teachers in the implementation of pancasila education learning at SMP Kertanegara Malang. This research method uses qualitative, descriptive. With finished data What is used is observation, interviews and documentation, data analysis techniques use triangulation to obtain the validity of the data. Data analysis used in the study is Reduction, Display and Verification. Based on the results of this study, it shows that: (1) teachers in pancasila education subjects at SMP Kertanegara Malang have implemented an independent curriculum in the 2022/2023 school year. (2) Learning resources are not only limited to guidelines determined by the center, but learning resources can be obtained from anywhere, as long as their nature is positive and supports the cognitive realm of students. Based on the conclusion that the implementation of pancasila education learning in the independent curriculum at SMP Kertanegara Malang, is marked by the implementation of a learning process in which teachers become facilitators and mediators as well as motivators for students so that they are enthusiastic about learning in the independent curriculum.

The aim of this research is to describe the efforts of teaching staff in improving the quality of learning with the independent learning curriculum at St. Vocational School. Nahanson Parapat Sipoholon. The method used in this research is a descriptive qualitative research method with a phenomenological approach. Data collection was carried out using observation, interviews and documentation techniques. The results of this research describe the efforts of teaching staff in improving the quality of learning with an independent curriculum at St. Vocational School. Nahanson Parapat Sipoholon in 2023 by: delivering interesting learning, getting students used to asking questions, and attending seminars/training. This research concludes that the efforts made by teaching staff to improve the quality of learning with an independent learning curriculum are very necessary at St. Nahanson Parapat Sipoholon Vocational School so that the quality is higher and student achievement increases.