People’s Schools: A Strategic Breakthrough in Inclusive Education for Extremely Poor Families
Jakarta – The presence of Integrated People’s Schools is now a leading model and a concrete solution for children from poor and extremely poor families to receive quality education without financial barriers.
?The Head of the Gorontalo Province Social and Civil Registration Service, Reflin Buata, stated that this program is not just an ordinary school.
“People’s Schools are government-run flagship schools that not only provide access to formal education but also various skills training programs to excel as graduates. This is different from conventional schools,” said Reflin during a working visit to Integrated People’s School 71 in Botumoito District, Boalemo Regency.
The government is trying to ensure that economic status should not be a barrier for the nation’s children to achieve global competence.
“The government affirms its commitment to providing inclusive and quality education through integrated People’s Schools,” he said.
?More than Just Formal Education, People’s Schools are designed with a comprehensive curriculum that goes beyond the boundaries of the traditional classroom.
In addition to access to formal education, students will receive Talent Development, honing non-academic potential from an early age.
In addition, “Character Building” is one of the main programs by instilling the values of integrity and independence. Meanwhile, “Skills Training” provides hard skills that are relevant to the needs of today’s industry.
?With this approach, graduates of the People’s School are expected to become superior individuals, competitive, and ready to break the chain of poverty that has been binding their families.
“With the construction of this integrated People’s School 71 building, hopefully it will be a new breakthrough for the education of children from poor and extremely poor families,” said Reflin.
?Full State Support is also proven by the existence of significant APBN budget support.
The allocation of central funds shows that the state prioritizes People’s Schools as a national strategic breakthrough.
“Through collaboration between the central and regional governments, the People’s School has become a symbol of new hope. Education is no longer seen as a luxury, but rather a fundamental right guaranteed by the state to create economically and socially independent human resources for the future.” [-RWA]
