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Society 1 year ago
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Parents place high hopes in Sekolah Rakyat as schools open
The Social Affairs Ministry opened the doors of 63 Sekolah Rakyat (community school) sites across the country on Monday, with students slated to undergo orientation and assessments first before starting the regular learning process in August.
Society 1 year ago
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Govt set to kick off Sekolah Rakyat despite tepid reception
Relatively short preparation time for the program as well as a discrepancy about potential recipients' data have been blamed for the slow uptake of the Sekolah Rakyat (community school) program that will be launched on July 14.
Society 1 year ago
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New teacher-to-principal training program gets cautious welcome
Amid the nationwide shortage of 50,000 principals for state schools, the Elementary and Secondary Education Ministry has introduced a new training program for teachers to fast-track their career advancement into school principals.
Society 1 year ago
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Government to push Sekolah Rakyat expansion despite readiness concerns
The government is set to double the number of Sekolah Rakyat (community schools) to 200 in President Prabowo Subianto’s flagship education program, which aims to provide free boarding schools for underprivileged children, despite mounting concerns about the program’s rushed implementation.
Jakarta 1 year ago
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Jakarta gears up for free private school program
The city administration is still preparing the free private school initiative that is expected to launch as early as this year, but officials said that 40 schools, some in East Jakarta, will be selected for the program's initial stage .
Society 1 year ago
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Earlier school start times may hurt children’s brain development
West Java’s recent decision to enforce earlier school start times across all education levels has aroused concern among educators and experts, who warn that the policy could impair students’ brain development due to disrupted sleep patterns and inadequate rest.
Society 1 year ago
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Teachers applaud court ruling on free basic education
In a landmark ruling on Tuesday, the Constitutional Court has decided that government subsidities should also apply to private schools as part of efforts to fulfill its obligation to provide free basic education to all students.
Society 1 year ago
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Court orders govt to provide free basic education in all schools
While not restricting certain private schools from charging their students for tuition, the Constitutional Court orders the government to provide a financing policy to ensure inclusive access for elementary education.
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