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Society 1 month ago
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Teacher hiring plan draws regional autonomy concerns
Top government officials in Jakarta have called the plan to transfer nonpermanent teachers' contracts under regional administrations to the central government a solution to regional fiscal pressure and underpaid contract teachers.
Society 9 months ago
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'Unsung heroes', teachers face rising burdens amid low pay
Over the years, teachers have absorbed increased administrative duties, beyond teaching. The most notable one recently being the distribution of the free nutritious meal program introduced in January by the administration of President Prabowo Subianto.
Interview 10 months ago
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Dignifying students key for Indonesia’s education: Education minister
Elementary and Secondary Education Minister Abdul Mu'ti reflects on a year of his and his ministry's achivement since taking office in October 2024, and underlines his plan for the future of elementary education in Indonesia.
Society 1 year ago
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Quality, not quantity: Teachers push back against free meals expansion plan
Teachers and education observers are urging the government to focus on improving teachers' welfare and the quality of meals served to schoolchildren, as well as refocus on the program's original aim to tackle childhood stunting.
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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Teacher welfare in jeopardy amid budget cuts
President Prabowo Subianto’s push for large-scale budget cuts across ministries, state agencies and regional administrations has prompted the government to halve the quota for this year’s teacher certification program, sowing doubt among educators about the President’s commitment to improving teacher welfare.
Society 1 year ago
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Teachers skeptical of Prabowo’s pay increase policy
Teachers’ associations remain skeptical about President Prabowo Subianto's recent announcement to significantly increase the remuneration of educators, noting that he might have confused the plan with the prevailing certification program that has already been in place for over a decade.
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