Teacher performance plays a very important role in improving the quality of learning and the quality of graduatesdetermined by interpersonal communication and situational leadership of the principal. This study aims toanalyze the influence of interpersonal communication and situational leadership of the principal on teacherperformance at SD IT Bunayya Lhokseumawe. The research method uses correlational, with a quantitativeapproach. Data collection used a questionnaire distributed to 38 respondents as a total sample. The measurementscale uses a Likert scale of four answer choices. This study used multiple linear regression analysis. Previously,prerequisite analysis tests were carried out using tests of data normality, autocorrelation, heteroskedasticity andmulticollinearity. The results of the study stated that teacher performance was significantly and simultaneouslyinfluenced by interpersonal communication and situational leadership of the principal by 70.7 percent and theremaining 29.3 percent was influenced by other variables that were not studied. Research contribution to theprincipal to open communication in providing positive responses and attitudes to teachers. The principal placeshimself according to the teacher’s situation so that he can foster good cooperation. Teacher performance improvesas seen from the learning process by compiling and mastering the material and skillfully using learning media.

This research examines gender relations and family communication patterns to maintain harmony in coastal and mountain communities in Aceh. This research is a qualitative research with a phenomenological approach. Data collected by means of interviews, observation, FGD and documentation, informants 10 families in North Aceh District and 10 families in Central Aceh District. The validity of the data was obtained using source triangulation techniques and data analysis using the Miles and Huberman model analysis starting from data reduction, display and data verification. The results of the study show gender relations in mountain communities in the division of roles in implementing gender partnerships. Coastal communities differentiate the roles of women in the domestic sphere and men in the public sphere, and are adaptive to certain conditions. In the aspect of decision making, there are similarities, namely it is in the hands of the man (head of the family), although other family members are included in the deliberations. Family communication patterns in coastal communities are patterns of equality and separate unbalanced patterns. The pattern of communication in mountain communities applies a separate balanced pattern which is internalized in the manganese iyo tradition. This communication pattern creates an attitude of mutual understanding, openness and mutual trust which has an impact on the realization of harmony in the family so as to reduce the divorce rate.

Technological developments have changed the distribution pattern and access to information from conventional to digital media. Hence, digital journalism has an impact on the media industry and journalists. The purpose of this research is to analyze the transformation and challenges of digital journalism from the perspective of journalists in Aceh. This research uses a desciptive qualitative approach. Interviews were conducted with ten journalists in Aceh from print, radio, television, and online media. Validity of the data was tested using the technique of triangulation of sources and data analysis of the Miles and Huberman models, namely data reduction, presentation, and verification. The results of journalism platform research in the digital era adapt to media convergence. The journalism format incorporates text, video, and images. The challenge is maintaining the quality of journalism, both credibility, and accuracy. Journalists must improve their abilities and skills in using digital technology in order to survive.