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“No matter how advanced generative AI becomes, it is a tool — not the answer. From the Covid-19 pandemic, we learned an important lesson: teachers cannot be replaced. Technology may change, but great teachers endure.” — Dr. John Almarode, Tenured Professor at James Madison University

Day 1 of the Redea International Conference 2025 officially kicked off — and fittingly coincided with Hari Batik Nasional. Participants and speakers filled the venue in their finest batik, setting the tone for a day of vibrant learning and collaboration.

In her opening speech, Ibu Antarina reminded everyone of our enduring purpose: “May this conference inspire all of us — educators — to keep doing what we do best: to learn, to teach, and to innovate with wisdom, integrity, and sincerity.”

This year also marks our first-ever . All participants and guests proudly brought their own tumblers and containers, while the conference merchandise reflected a deep commitment to sustainability — from recycled banner tote bags and bamboo pens to ID cards made of seed paper that can grow into plants.

At yesterday’s Pre-Conference Sessions, we began with two insightful talks for our school leaders.

The first session, led by Jacky Mussry, CEO of MarkPlus, Inc., focused on strategies for aligning organizational vision with stakeholder expectations through effective, real-world communication. He emphasized the importance of clear value propositions and closing expectation gaps to build stronger, more consistent engagement within our community.

In the second session, Aaron Eisberg, Director of the Center for Excellence at New Tech High School, shared approaches to strengthen the evaluati9on and feedback cycle by fostering teacher self-reflection, encouraging peer evaluation, and cultivating a culture of continuous improvement.

Both sessions offered valuable insights for school owners and leadership teams across our network of schools, reinforcing our shared commitment to growth and collaboration.