The moral and ethical crisis in Indonesia, as well as the rising crime rates, highlight the importance of character education. The implementation of the Aswaja-based local curriculum at Madrasah Aliyah NU Indramayu focuses on ethical and moral values, aiming to build students' character. This study aims to examine the management of the local curriculum at the school, covering the planning, implementation, and evaluation stages. In the planning phase, the school establishes the subjects, appoints teachers, and allocates resources. Implementation includes reviewing the syllabus, preparing lesson plans, and conducting assessments. However, challenges such as frequent changes in teaching staff and limited innovation by the school principal in developing teaching methods have been identified. Additionally, the supervision of the curriculum's implementation is not optimal. Despite these issues, the application of Aswaja's local wisdom values is expected to address the nation's moral crisis effectively.

This study evaluates the effectiveness of the "English for Specific Purposes for Meetings" textbook authored by Kenneth Thompson, published by OXFORD University Press, through a descriptive analysis method. Drawing on Tomlinson's theoretical criteria, the evaluation highlights the textbook's alignment with learner needs and its efficacy in fostering engagement and confidence in professional communication settings. Findings indicate that the textbook effectively integrates contemporary topics and diverse learning activities to support authentic language use and active learning. However, a notable area for improvement is the need for outcome feedback opportunities. Overall, while the "English for Meetings" textbook demonstrates substantial effectiveness in addressing learner needs within professional contexts, areas for enhancement exist, suggesting avenues for future research to inform improved language teaching practices for ESP learners.