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Society 1 year ago
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Sekolah Rakyat under spotlight after displacement of disabled students
President Prabowo Subianto’s flagship Sekolah Rakyat (community school) education initiative, designed to expand access for children from low-income families, has come under public scrutiny after the displacement of visually impaired students from a century-old special needs institution in Bandung, West Java.
Archipelago 1 year ago
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Critics slam militaristic character training for ‘delinquents’ in West Java
More than 100 students in several regions in West Java have been sent to military barracks to undergo an intensive character training program with Indonesian Military (TNI) personnel under an initiative introduced by Governor Dedi Mulyadi.
Society 1 year ago
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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.
Society 1 year ago
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KPK survey shows ‘integrity crisis’ in education sector
Indonesia’s education sector sees a drop on its integrity index score from a survey conducted by the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK), due to academic dishonesty and corrupt behaviors among teachers and lecturers, among other factors.
Society 1 year ago
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New government education reform plans met with cautious optimism
After seeing various "controversial" initiatives under former education minister Nadiem Makariem, the new government is aiming to reform the education sector by introducing fresh policies. While analysts note it might be necessary, they also warn that too many drastic changes could instead be detrimental to students.
Society 2 years ago
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Alleged student trafficking raises questions on lack of oversight
Following the ferienjob scandal in Germany, experts urge the Education, Culture, Research and Technology Ministry and local universities to improve their oversight of Indonesian students who go abroad for internships.
Society 2 years ago
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Education ministry launches early education report to bolster new curriculum
The Education, Culture, Research and Technology Ministry has launched a report on early childhood education centers as part of a larger effort to strengthen the policies introduced by minister Nadiem Makarim before the change of government in October.
Society 2 years ago
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Nadiem lauds higher PISA rank as improvement, but expert begs to differ
The education minister has pointed to Indonesia's improved PISA rank as indicative of the efficacy of the government's emergency curriculum, but an expert has countered that the focus should remain on PISA scores, as targeted in the government's 2024 plan.
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