The Jurnal Ilmiah Kanderang Tingang Volume 16, Issue 2025 addresses various current topics in the field of education that are relevant to the challenges and developments of the modern era. This edition highlights key issues that are currently gaining attention in both national and global educational contexts. The focus areas of this edition include:

1. Implementation of the Independent Curriculum (Kurikulum Merdeka)

   • Evaluation and challenges in implementing the Independent Curriculum across different educational levels.
   • The role of teachers in differentiated learning and formative assessment.

2. Innovation in Technology-Based Learning

   • Development and effectiveness of digital and AI-based learning media in the teaching and learning process.
   • The use of Learning Management Systems (LMS) to enhance the effectiveness of online and hybrid learning.

3. Improving Teacher Quality and Professionalism in Education

   • Teacher competency development through needs-based and technology-driven training.
   • Challenges of teacher certification and its impact on education quality.

4. Inclusive Education and Differentiated Learning

   • Strategies for implementing inclusive education in regular schools.
   • Adapting teaching methods to meet the needs of students with special needs.

5. Literacy and Numeracy in Education

   • Efforts to improve literacy and numeracy as a foundation for 21st-century skills.
   • The role of school communities in strengthening literacy and numeracy culture.

6. The Impact of Artificial Intelligence in Education

   • Opportunities and challenges of AI implementation in supporting teaching and assessment processes.
   • Ethics and policies related to the use of AI in educational environments.

7. Character Building and Moral Education in the Digital Era

   • Integration of character education into digital-based curricula.
   • Challenges in shaping students' character amid social media influence.

This edition is expected to provide insights and solutions for academics, educators, and education practitioners in facing the ever-evolving dynamics of the education sector.