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Prabowo announces quick wins in education
In commemoration of National Education Day, which falls every May 2, President Prabowo Subianto announces some initiatives aimed at improving the country’s education system, ranging from school renovations to financial aid for teachers.
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A teacher explains a lesson using a smart TV to students at SDIT Persis Ciganitri Islamic elementary school in Bandung regency, West Java on May 2. The use of interactive screens in classrooms is one of the initiatives to improve the country's education system announced by President Prabowo Subianto on May 2, in commemoration of National Education Day. (Antara/Abdan Syakura)
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resident Prabowo Subianto has launched initiatives to generate major reforms of the country’s education system, as he reaffirms his commitment to make education a foundation of his national development agenda.
The initiatives’ launch ceremony took place during the celebration of National Education Day on Friday at SDN Cimahpar 5 state elementary school in Bogor, West Java. Indonesia commemorates National Education Day every May 2, the birthday of Indonesian educationalist Ki Hajar Dewantara.
In an event attended by teachers, students and several government officials, the President announced the initiatives, officially called Program Hasil Terbaik Cepat (fast and best results), which he envisioned as part of the government’s effort to build a more equitable and effective education system.
Among the key initiatives is the renovation and upgrade of 10,440 educational facilities and school buildings this year, which would cost the nation Rp 17.1 trillion (US$1.02 billion). The program, which is expected to benefit both public and private schools, aims to provide students with safe and conducive learning environments.
“It might take 30 years to repair all schools, [but] we cannot give up,” Prabowo said. “We must fix as many schools as possible, as quickly as possible.”
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Another plan is distributing smart, interactive television screens to schools across the country to support digital learning and facilitate access to high-quality educational materials, especially in regions lacking specialist teachers.
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