The School Literacy Movement (GLS) which is being promoted by the MTsN 2 Medan school which aims to increase students' interest in books, even if it is only a sheet and frees them to read any book. However, not all students are enthusiastic about reading literacy, even though the school has made extracurriculars based on reading and writing. The research method used was descriptive research using a survey approach. The subjects studied were all students at MTsN 2 Medan from grades VI, VII, XI, however, it was narrowed down to 30 people, with 10 samples taken at each grade level. Collecting data in the study was carried out by interview, observation, and documentation methods. The data obtained in this study were then analyzed using qualitative descriptive analysis and focused on using the Miles & Huberman model which consisted of data reduction, presentation, and conclusion. The results of the analysis of this study indicate that the reading literacy activities carried out by MTsN 2 Medan schools provide good results and the growing interest in reading and writing of students. 'an. And the school also makes every class and corner of the school in the form of slogans that are easy for students to read and each class is provided with bookshelves that make it easier for students to read.

Education as an investment in the future has an important role in building the nation. The goal is an ideal to be achieved by implementing an activity. No activity is programmed without a goal because it is something that has no certainty in determining which direction the activity will be carried out. Globally the purpose of learning is a change in a person for the better. The concept of independent learning is very different from the existing curriculum used by formal education in Indonesia. This new educational concept considers students' individual cognitive abilities and uniqueness. The method used is the method of literature. Content analysis is used to analyze research data. With the independent learning program, it is hoped that the class atmosphere will be more fun and happy. This certainly affects the quality of learning better. A pleasant learning atmosphere can increase student enthusiasm for learning, and teachers and parents can also feel it.