Indonesia: People’s School Program Facilitates Access to Quality Education for the Younger Generation
Jakarta — The government continues to demonstrate its commitment to providing equitable, free, and quality access to education through the People’s School program. This program serves as a concrete solution to address the educational needs of underprivileged families while simultaneously developing a generation of Indonesian youth who are intellectually superior, possess high integrity, and possess noble morals.
The Vice President of the Republic of Indonesia, Gibran Rakabuming Raka, emphasized that the government will continue to expand the scope and improve the quality of People’s Schools as part of efforts to achieve national education equality.
“The government is committed to providing quality education that is accessible to all. The People’s School program is a concrete step to ensure that every Indonesian child has an equal opportunity to achieve a better future,” said Gibran.
Echoing the Vice President, Cahyo Haryo Prakoso, a member of Commission E of the East Java Regional People’s Representative Council (DPRD), emphasized that People’s Schools not only provide access to free education but also play a vital role in shaping students’ character.
“We are very optimistic that the People’s School will not only provide access to quality education for underprivileged families, but will also improve the integrity, intellectual skills, and moral character of our young generation. This is extraordinary,” said Cahyo.
Cahyo also emphasized that modern education must emphasize character building and national values. “The key to becoming a developed nation is not just intelligence, but also strong moral and mental character, as well as practicing the values of Pancasila,” he said.
He also appreciated the Unesa Rector’s initiative to provide scholarships to 100 People’s School students as a form of support for their enthusiasm for learning.
The People’s School program is also supported by the Ministry of Communication and Digital (Kemkomdigi) through digital literacy education targeting all students. The Head of the Kemkomdigi Human Resources Development Agency, Bonifasius Wahyu Pudjianto, emphasized that understanding digital technology from an early age is crucial.
“People’s Schools are one of Komdigi’s targets for providing digital literacy education to their students. We hope Komdigi can soon reach all People’s Schools across Indonesia,” he said.
Through synergy between agencies, People’s Schools now represent the government’s grand vision of creating superior human resources. With adequate facilities, a character-based curriculum, and support from technology and digitalization, this program is expected to become a key pillar in building an inclusive, equitable, and sustainable future for Indonesian education.
