These books are aimed to inform others about Indonesia. However, the fact that many books about Indonesia in English are published and written by foreigners, it should make us reflect on our education. Indonesian students of schools that use English as its primary language should be encouraged to write more about our country. Unfortunately, the evidence that I found shows the opposite.

In second grade, California students will learn about families with two moms or two dads. Two years later, while studying how immigrants have shaped the Golden State, they will hear how New York native Harvey Milk became a pioneering gay politician in San Francisco.

Continuing on from recent improvements to Barbies based on criticism and popular opinion, American toy manufacturing company Mattel has released new US president and vice president dolls.

In a room full of bright-colored cubes and giant mattresses, giggling children climb bars, try somersaults and walk gingerly on a low balance beam. Some stand on their hands, showing off their bellies under the guidance of four coaches.

Avip Priatna, one of Indonesia’s outstanding conductors, who led The Resonanz Music Studio that nurtures the Resonanz children's choir, shared his thoughts with The Jakarta Post regarding the group's recent accomplishment. 

Four girls from Vermont are using their voices and powerful performance poetry to get their message out about being Muslim in America, stereotypes, and other issues near to them.

Ethiopian officials have blocked social media sites across the country until the national school examination is concluded on Wednesday.

Clinton is working toward getting people their citizenship and bringing illegal immigrants out of the shadows so that they can register for legal entry into the US. In general, it would create a better environment for international students if Clinton was elected president in comparison to Trump. Or is it?

Wider your repertoire of talents and take on an extracurricular activity that is fun as well as good for your body and soul.

Here are several recommended YouTube channels to follow if you want to catch up on different kinds of information and skills.

Indonesia may lose prospective students due to the timing of its state university entrance test.

Whatever your interest, here are some recommended YouTube channels you should follow.

Bandung Institute of Technology (ITB) and the University of Indonesia (UI) still top the list of universities with the highest average on acceptance scores in the State University Selection Test (SBMPTN) 2016.

Throughout Trump’s campaign, we have heard the tales of tightening up immigration and deporting illegals from the US. These promises of the removal of many citizens that have lived in the country for many years have caused many students and potential students to fear what may happen to them if they went to the US, or whether they would even get a study permit. Surprisingly, a Trump presidency might be favorable for international students and students in general.

As part of a social experiment conducted by UNICEF’s #ForEveryChild, 6-year-old actor Anano alternated between being nicely dressed to wearing dirty clothes in different settings. The resulting video shows people’s starkly contrasting attitudes toward her depending on what she was wearing.

With China’s gaokao (national college entrance exams) over, high school graduates are indulging in an interim period of leisure activities. Among the favorite endeavors is plastic surgery, with Chinese parents seeing it as an investment as they believe appearances play a part in career opportunities.

When will the hate crimes stop? There have been 48 incidents of violence against the LGBTQ+ community in the United States since 2010. Just recently, a man from Indiana called James Wesley Howell was arrested near the Los Angeles Pride Parade after being caught with an assortment of rifles and explosives. Why do we have so much hatred for each other? When will we realize that we are all human and that’s the only reason that we need to be civil amongst ourselves?

The UK’s decision to leave the European Union has been a hot topic among Indonesian students who are studying in England, with many concerned that they will be affected.

If you’re the kind of person who reads news articles during your leisure time, you’re probably up to date on the hoopla that is “Brexit”, or the UK’s referendum pertaining to membership of the European Union (EU). 

Demi Lovato's love-and-hate relationship with Twitter is somewhat entertaining.

Following the leak of baccalaureate examination papers on social media, Algeria has temporarily blocked access to Facebook and Twitter and cut off 3G mobile network services.

Do you love playing games? Are you into coding? If the answer is “yes” to both questions, perhaps you should consider a career as a game developer.

There’s much more to reading than the fluctuation of butterflies in the stomach and heartaches. If you’re up for a heavier side of teen reads, these are the books you should check out.

Bogor Agricultural University (IPB) students Naufal Bayu Prasetyo, Laila Firtriyani and Tiana Rafmiwati have developed an antibacterial bamboo doormat that is capable of absorbing moisture on top of being a decorative household item.

Bored of the sappy chick lit novels and their typical boy-meets-girl, I-love-you-forever, cheesy romance stories? These books will give you the same endorphin rush but with a taste of quirky wit and dorkiness.

Since last year, I have been heavily involved in a lot of service projects and it was through this experience that I’ve come to realize a few things about the true essence of doing “community service”.

The Culture and Education Ministry has received an award from UNESCO for introducing a gender equality program as part of early childhood education (PAUD). 

A new animated series for preschool children will be aired on two cable channels in Indonesia throughout June.

Would U.S. teens be any slimmer if Katy Perry hawked kale and quinoa?

As you think about your career, you can gain the best experience with teachers and peers who reflect this very interconnectedness. Studying abroad, for example, gives you the chance to immerse yourself in a foreign culture and language while you actively engage in a 21st century educati