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This research aims to respond to the complex challenges of the digital era, where students are not only required to develop scientific thinking skills but also to strengthen ethics and character as the primary basis for filtering information and acting wisely in cyberspace. Rapid technological developments are often not directly proportional to the mastery of moral literacy, so the application of Islamic ethical values ​​is crucial to create a balance between intellectual intelligence and good morals. This research aims to examine how combining scientific thinking with Islamic ethics can strengthen students' character, while also identifying effective implementation approaches in contemporary learning environments. The method used is a literature study with descriptive qualitative analysis, involving the review of various literature sources related to scientific thinking, character education, and Islamic ethical principles. The results show that the collaboration between systematic, critical, and objective scientific thinking processes with Islamic ethical values ​​such as honesty, responsibility, and politeness can shape students' mindsets and behaviors that are more moderate, responsible, and ethical in the use of technology. This integration also improves students' ability to carefully assess digital information, make appropriate moral decisions, and avoid deviations in cyberspace. In terms of implications, this research emphasizes the need to develop a curriculum and teaching strategies that structuredly combine cognitive and affective aspects, so that schools can produce a generation that is not only academically superior, but also has a strong, adaptive character and noble morals amidst the unstoppable wave of digital technology development.

The management of educational institutions has a strategic role in determining the direction of growth and sustainability of the institution. The success of this management is highly dependent on the administrator's ability to analyze the external environment, understand the position of competitors, optimize internal potential, and formulate superior strategies that are able to maintain competitiveness without ignoring the fundamental values ​​of education. In this context, the application of marketing management becomes an important need. This study aims to analyze marketing management in increasing public trust in the Darul Hikmah Islamic Boarding School in Tulungagung. This study uses a qualitative phenomenological approach with data collection techniques through interviews, observations, and documentation. Data analysis is carried out through data condensation, data presentation, and drawing conclusion/verification. The results of the study indicate that the marketing strategy of the Darul Hikmah Islamic Boarding School in Tulungagung in building public trust is implemented through four main elements: (1) Product – offering quality educational services with character strengthening, implementing the curriculum of the Ministry of National Education, Ministry of Religious Affairs, local content, and superior extracurricular programs; (2) Price – affordable registration and administration fees and adjusted to the economic conditions of the community; (3) Place – the location of the Islamic boarding school is strategic, easy to reach, and has a conducive learning environment; and (4) Promotion – conducted through visits to elementary schools, installation of promotional media (billboards, banners, brochures), publication of extracurricular achievements, and utilization of social media such as Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and the Islamic boarding school's official website.

This study is driven by the pressing necessity for educational institutions to possess skilled and high quality workforce  to ensure educational achievement. Human resource administration plays a strategic role in enhancing individual contributions toward achieving academic objectives. The quality of school HR is a crucial factor in determining both educational standards and outcomes. The purpose of this research is to explore how personnel administration contributes to the creation of superior HR within schools. A Systematic Literature Review (SLR) approach was employed, analyzing 30 articles accredited at the national level sourced from Google Scholar. The systematic literature review  method was selected since it provides a thorough understanding and integrates findings from a range of pertinent studies, leading toward more credible and dependable conclusions. The findings indicate that HR administration is a key element in developing excellent educational staff through several mechanisms, including administrative oversight, educator hiring and screening, capacity building, and work performance assessment, well being and equitable remuneration and institutional culture building, and dispute resolution. These interrelated elements collectively contribute to forming superior HR, consequently enhances the general standard of education. This study provides a significant contribution to understanding the pivotal role of HR management within educational settings and presents effective approaches that schools can implement to strengthen the standard of their educational staff.

Educational quality assurance is a systematic, integrated, and continuous process to ensure that each educational unit meets or exceeds the National Education Standards (SNP). The background of this research problem is the efforts of SD Negeri 173133 Lumban Baringin to maintain its status as a superior school amidst the challenges of managing educational quality, limited resources, and the need for continuous development. External quality assurance institutions such as the National Accreditation Board for Schools/Madrasahs (BAN-S/M) play an important role in assessing, fostering, and encouraging improvements in educational quality. This study aims to determine the role of external quality assurance in supporting superior schools at SD Negeri 173133 Lumban Baringin. A qualitative approach with descriptive methods was used, and data were collected through observation, interviews (principals, teachers), and documentation. The results of the study indicate that BAN-S/M plays a strategic role through accreditation, monitoring, and post-accreditation guidance. Teachers stated that recommendations and guidance from BAN-S/M encourage improvements in management systems, learning, and quality culture. Synergy between internal and external quality assurance is key to sustainable educational quality.

The purpose of this study was to explore differences in students creative thinking abilities based on gender and domicile. The research method used was descriptive quantitative. Sampling used proportional random sampling technique at Public Junior High Schools in South Konawe Regency. The research instrument used a creative thinking test as primary data. The data analysis technique used the winsteps program with scalogram analysis. The results showed that female students tended to be superior in fluency, originality, and elaboration, both at very high and low levels of creative thinking ability, while male students showed superiority in flexibility. This difference can be influenced by biological, psychological, and social factors that play a role in cognitive development and creativity. In addition, differences in creative thinking abilities were also found based on domicile. Urban students are superior in several indicators at very high levels of creative thinking ability, but are more susceptible to decreased creativity at very low levels compared to rural students. Environmental factors such as access to educational resources, intellectual stimulation, and higher social support in urban areas play a role in this difference. Overall, these findings confirm that gender and domicile significantly influence students creative thinking abilities.

Integrated Islamic Early Childhood Education (PAUD IT) Baitul Izzah Bengkulu is an Islamic-based educational institution that integrates a holistic curriculum grounded in Islamic morals with the national curriculum to shape superior, creative, independent, and noble-charactered generations from an early age. Located within the Great Mosque Baitul Izzah complex in Bengkulu City, the institution aims to prosper the mosque as a center for religious learning, introduce children to the mosque environment, and provide high-quality Islamic education amid the growing public demand for Islamic schools. This institution emphasizes the development of religious character, social skills, and cognitive abilities in a balanced manner. Through five core missions fostering love for Allah SWT and Prophet Muhammad SAW in daily learning activities, educating children intelligently and creatively, facilitating children’s potential and talent development, implementing enjoyable and child-centered learning methods, and continuously enhancing the quality of human resources PAUD IT Baitul Izzah actively supports early character building that is consistently aligned with Islamic values and educational goals.

The Community Service (PKM) activity with the theme "Improving Self-Potential to Become an Inspiring Young Leader" is one of the implementations of the Tridharma of Higher Education program implemented by STIE Ekadharma Indonesia. The main objective of this activity is to provide a real contribution to the community, especially students, in efforts to develop self-potential and leadership from an early age. This activity targets grade XII IPS 4 students at SMA Negeri 1 Cabangbungin with a total of 33 participants. In this activity, participants are given a deep understanding of the importance of recognizing and developing their potential, including abilities, talents, interests, creativity, and superior character that can be the foundation for becoming an inspiring and competitive young leader. The material presented in the seminar is designed to equip participants with applicable strategies and insights, such as how to recognize their strengths, build self-confidence, and improve communication and leadership skills. The material delivery process is carried out interactively to encourage active student participation and create a fun and meaningful learning atmosphere. This activity also reflects the spirit of collaboration between higher education institutions and schools in preparing young people who are ready to face future challenges. Evaluation results indicate that this activity was highly effective, demonstrated by the high level of participant enthusiasm, a strong understanding of the material presented, and a positive response to the speakers. This activity is expected to inspire and motivate young people to continue developing themselves and making positive contributions, both within the school environment, on campus, and in the wider community.

Education is a strategic effort to overcome ignorance and poverty, which remain serious problems in Indonesia. Through education, individuals can acquire knowledge, skills, and a broad understanding of the world, thereby improving their quality of life and contributing to the nation's progress. Quality education will create superior, independent, and competitive human resources in the era of globalization. In this article, the author attempts to examine issues related to the implementation of education in schools through a qualitative approach. The research was conducted using several methods, namely observation, interviews, and field notes. Observations were conducted directly in the school environment to thoroughly understand the context being studied, including interactions between school members and the implementation of the learning process. Furthermore, interviews were used to gather information from informants, such as teachers, students, and school staff, to gain a deeper insight into the realities of education on the ground. Meanwhile, field notes were used as a tool for documentation and reflection on the results of the observations and interviews, which later became the basis for knowledge discovery and theory strengthening. The simultaneous use of these three methods enabled the author to obtain rich and in-depth data. This research shows that in the implementation of education still face several obstacles, such as limited facilities, lack of training for educators, and suboptimal parental involvement. Therefore, the implementation of education must be carried out through careful planning, appropriate strategies, and collaboration between various parties in order to achieve educational goals effectively and sustainably.  

The development of digital technology and artificial intelligence (AI) has brought major changes in the world of accounting, both in terms of work processes and the professional competencies needed. This Community Service activity aims to improve the digital competence of Vocational High School (SMK) students in the field of accounting, especially in understanding and adopting the role of technology and AI wisely. The activity was carried out in the form of an educational seminar at SMK Al Fatah Banjarnegara involving 100 students majoring in Accounting. The material includes the transformation of the accounting profession due to digitalization, the introduction of AI-based accounting software, and the importance of data literacy and critical thinking skills. The results of the activity showed an increase in students' understanding of the role of AI in accounting, as well as the formation of a mindset that AI is a tool, not a substitute for the human profession. This activity has a positive impact on fostering digital awareness, readiness to adapt, and student learning motivation. Potential future development includes practical training and replication of similar activities in other vocational schools. With the right approach, vocational school students can be prepared to become a superior and relevant vocational workforce in the era of digital transformation.

This study aims to analyze the effectiveness of educational financing management at Central Java State Vocational High Schools, especially in allocating funds for students from low-income families. The background of this study is based on the importance of an efficient, transparent, and targeted financing system in creating inclusive and quality education. This study uses a qualitative approach with a case study method and was conducted on April 25, 2025. Data were collected through interviews and reinforced by information from the school's official website. The results of the study indicate that budget planning and allocation have been systematically arranged based on the priority scale of student needs. However, the effectiveness of fund allocation in supporting superior programs still needs to be improved. Budget evaluations are carried out periodically, but do not yet include indicators of impact on student achievement and work readiness. Supervision is carried out internally and externally, but is still constrained by strict administrative procedures. This study suggests the need to strengthen the impact-based evaluation system and increase the flexibility of budget use policies to be more responsive to the real needs of students.  

Indonesia's Golden Vision 2045 demands the readiness of superior, creative, and adaptive human resources in the face of rapid digital technological advancements. Digital literacy is one of the primary foundations that must be instilled from an early age, particularly at the elementary school level. This article aims to comprehensively examine the importance of digital literacy at the elementary school level, its role in shaping 21st-century character and skills, and the challenges and strategies for its implementation in elementary education. Through a literature review method, this article analyzes various research findings and best practices related to strengthening digital literacy in elementary school-aged children.The results show that digital literacy not only enhances students' technical skills in operating digital devices but also fosters critical thinking, creativity, collaboration, and effective communication. Additionally, digital literacy plays a crucial role in building digital ethics awareness and cybersecurity, as well as promoting reading interest through interactive learning media. However, challenges persist, including limited facilities, uneven teacher competence, and a lack of integration of digital literacy in the curriculum. To overcome these obstacles, synergy is needed between schools, governments, and communities in providing infrastructure, teacher training, and developing relevant curricula.Thus, strengthening digital literacy from elementary school is a strategic step in preparing a smart, critical, and competitive generation, while supporting the achievement of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and Indonesia's Golden Vision 2045.

This community service is carried out to help teachers and schools, especially in improving numeracy literacy and the use of technology in the learning process. One form of community service that is carried out is through mentoring in the Kampus Mengajar program which is one of the eight superior programs offered by the Minister of Education and Culture. The mentoring referred to here is mentoring students who have passed the selection for the teaching program at school as Field Mentor Lecturers for the Kampus Mengajar program. Lecturers guide 3-4 students from several state and private campuses domiciled in Pamekasan or Sumenep and are placed at SDN Kowel 1 Pamekasan, SDN Groom Pamekasan and SDN Batuan 1 Sumenep. This mentoring has a direct impact on both the school including teachers, students, principals and of course students. For students, it is able to improve numeracy and literacy. For teachers, it increases knowledge related to technology and for students, it increases experience in teaching at school and how to collaborate with teachers. For schools, it helps with management and administration.

Entrepreneurs are people with a creative and innovative spirit who are able to build, construct, develop, advance and make their company superior. The term entrepreneur has the same meaning as merchant, but the meaning is different. This counseling is aimed at students at the Lembah Village assisted school because the education it teaches focuses on skills or vocations whose graduates do not go to college but do not work and are independent businesses. Participants are given the opportunity to ask questions after receiving an explanation from the speaker, so that participants can receive complete information. Participants can also ask questions about things they don't know or have problems with when they are doing business. This Community Service Activity will be held on the day/date: Thursday, December 11 2024. . time 08.00 to 13.00 WIB  

This research is a qualitative research used to determine the application of positive early childhood  discipline as well as supporting and inhibiting factors in its application. Data collection was carried out by observation and interview methods. The application of positive discipline in question includes the stages of application that are carried out technically and the application of positive discipline in essence, namely the application of the 7 principles of positive discipline. The results of the study show that the application of positive discipline is carried out through 3 stages, namely the socialization stage, the preparation stage and the implementation stage. The application was carried out in 10 study groups. The application is also applied by paying attention to the 7 principles of positive discipline which are the essence of positive discipline itself.  The factors that support the implementation of positive discipline are the readiness of educators to continue learning, the adaptive attitude of educators, the superior personality competencies possessed by educators, adequate school facilities, the ideal number of students in each class, and the Special Curriculum owned by the Institution. The factors that hinder the implementation are that educators' understanding of the implementation of positive discipline has not been comprehensive, the role of schools in the implementation of discipline has not been carried out comprehensively, and there has been no evaluation of the results of the implementation of positive discipline.

Wusto education is an Islamic values-based learning approach that aims to shape student character while improving academic achievement. This study was conducted to analyze the effect of the implementation of wusto education on student learning achievement at PGRI 1 Ciambar Junior High School, Ciambar District, Sukabumi Regency. This study used descriptive quantitative methods involving 100 students as samples. Data were collected through questionnaires, learning achievement tests, and interviews with teachers to better understand the implementation of wusto education in the school curriculum. The results showed that wusto education contributed positively to students' learning achievement. After the implementation of the wusto education program, there was an 18% increase in students' average academic score. In addition, the implementation of wusto education is able to shape better student characters, such as discipline, responsibility and honesty. The excellent programs of wusto education, such as halaqah, character-based learning and religious activities, have a significant impact on strengthening students' moral values. The integration of wusto education at SMP PGRI 1 Ciambar is done by incorporating religious values into general subjects and extracurricular activities. Teachers play an active role in managing learning that is balanced between academics and character building. Based on the results of the study, it is concluded that wusto education is significantly able to improve student learning achievement while forming superior character. The recommendation of this study is to expand the implementation of wusto education in other schools as a strategy to improve the quality of education.

This research aims to study the role and position of the principal as a leader in implementing the Independent Learning program in elementary schools and the influence of this leadership on the success of achieving educational goals. Apart from that, this also shows that the principal's leadership plays a strategic role in determining the success of educational goals. This research uses literature research methods and data is obtained by analyzing various sources such as books, scientific journals, articles and other documents related to the research subject. The study shows that the leadership of the school principal is very important to support the implementation of Merdeka Belajar. As leaders, they are responsible for setting policies, creating an educational vision that is aligned with national goals, and optimizing existing resources to create a good learning environment. The Independent Learning Program, which was founded by the Minister of Education, Culture, Research and Technology Nadiem Makarim, aims to realize the Pancasila Student Profile by producing students with superior character. Religious values, global diversity, independence, creativity and critical thinking are part of this profile. The success of the Merdeka Belajar program really depends on school principals who are good at managing education policies at the school level. With good leadership, school principals can incorporate the principles of Independent Learning into the elementary school curriculum and make a real contribution to achieving educational goals.    

This research aims to study the role and position of the principal as a leader in implementing the Independent Learning program in elementary schools and the influence of this leadership on the success of achieving educational goals. Apart from that, this also shows that the principal's leadership plays a strategic role in determining the success of educational goals. This research uses literature research methods and data is obtained by analyzing various sources such as books, scientific journals, articles and other documents related to the research subject. The study shows that the leadership of the school principal is very important to support the implementation of Merdeka Belajar. As leaders, they are responsible for setting policies, creating an educational vision that is aligned with national goals, and optimizing existing resources to create a good learning environment. The Independent Learning Program, which was founded by the Minister of Education, Culture, Research and Technology Nadiem Makarim, aims to realize the Pancasila Student Profile by producing students with superior character. Religious values, global diversity, independence, creativity and critical thinking are part of this profile. The success of the Merdeka Belajar program really depends on school principals who are good at managing education policies at the school level. With good leadership, school principals can incorporate the principles of Independent Learning into the elementary school curriculum and make a real contribution to achieving educational goals.    

This research aims to determine the role of school principals in improving Islamic character through the morning tadarus program at SDN 1 Senduro. The leadership of the school principal is the main factor in creating superior competitive schools, through good educational programs. This research uses descriptive qualitative methods to collect data through interviews, direct observation, and necessary school documents. The research results show that a school principal who is effective in improving Islamic character through this program must have a strong commitment, good managerial skills and be able to build effective communication with teachers, students and parents. The morning tadarus program at SDN 1 Senduro has succeeded in increasing student awareness and understanding of the character of Islam. Students who actively participate show an increase in more Islamic behavior. Researchers also found obstacles such as a lack of time given, and many students were still indifferent to this program. In this way, the morning tadarus program at SDN 1 Senduro is felt to have succeeded in increasing students' awareness and understanding of the teachings of Islamic character values. And it is hoped that all students can become a generation of people who care about the character of Islam in their daily lives.

Human resource (HR) development is a key element in realizing competency-based schools that are able to face the challenges of the globalization era. This study aims to analyze HR development strategies in educational environments with a systematic approach involving teachers, staff, and students. The research methods used are literature review and direct observation at several competency-based schools in Indonesia. The results of the study indicate that effective HR development includes three main aspects: strengthening teacher pedagogical competence, increasing staff managerial capacity, and forming a learning culture in students. The proposed strategies include ongoing training, empowering digital technology, and collaborating with external parties such as the business world and industry. The implementation of this strategy shows an increase in individual and institutional performance, especially in terms of adaptability to curriculum changes, the use of technology in learning, and student learning outcomes. In addition, it was found that visionary leadership support and adequate facilities are the main supporting factors for the success of HR development in competency-based schools. In conclusion, integrated and competency-oriented HR development not only strengthens school competitiveness but also supports the creation of a globally superior generation.

Pancasila and Citizenship Education (PPKn) has a strategic role in building democratic character among the younger generation as an important capital in the life of society, nation and state. This research aims to analyze how the implementation of PPKn education in schools can be an effective means of internalizing democratic values, such as tolerance, justice, respect for human rights, and deliberation. Civics learning requires good preparation, especially through preparing material that not only provides knowledge but is also able to bring about changes in the character of students. This research uses a qualitative approach with a literature review method, which includes critical analysis of various sources, such as national and international journal articles, books, e-books, dissertations, theses, as well as print and online media which can provide a comprehensive picture of the role of PPKn in form students' democratic character. The research results show that PPKn education based on Pancasila values ​​has proven to be effective in developing individuals who have strong character and are able to face the challenges of the era of globalization. By combining the values ​​of Pancasila and democratic principles, this education plays a role in forming a highly civilized, competitive and globally superior nation.