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        "id": 1689215,
        "msgid": "indonesia-expands-inclusive-school-admissions-system-1776689471",
        "date": "2026-04-20 18:59:18",
        "title": "Indonesia expands inclusive school admissions system",
        "author": "",
        "source": "ANTARA_EN",
        "tags": "",
        "topic": "Social Policy",
        "summary": "Indonesia's Primary and Secondary Education Minister Abdul Mu\u2019ti has announced the expansion of the New Student Admission System (SPMB), introducing four pathways\u2014domicile, achievement, affirmation, and transfer\u2014to enhance access to quality education for all children, particularly those with special needs and from underprivileged backgrounds. The system promotes socio-religious inclusion and equity, aiming to reflect Indonesia's diversity in schools and foster mutual respect among students, while addressing economic and cultural disparities. This initiative aligns with President Prabowo Subianto\u2019s \u201cAstacita\u201d mission for human resource development and includes efforts to train more assistant teachers for inclusive education implementation.",
        "content": "<p>Primary and Secondary Education Minister Abdul Mu\u2019ti said the New\nStudent Admission System (SPMB) introduces four pathways \u2014 domicile,\nachievement, affirmation and transfer \u2014 to broaden access to quality\nschooling nationwide.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe affirmation pathway opens wider opportunities for children with\nspecial needs and those from underprivileged families to access\neducation,\u201d Mu\u2019ti said.<\/p>\n<p>He said the system aims to ensure no child is left behind, regardless\nof social, economic or geographic background, as part of broader efforts\nto improve equity in the education sector.<\/p>\n<p>Beyond access, Mu\u2019ti stressed that the admissions framework also\npromotes socio-religious inclusion, with schools expected to reflect\nIndonesia\u2019s diversity.<\/p>\n<p>He said educational institutions should serve as spaces where\ndifferences are treated as strengths rather than barriers, fostering\nmutual respect among students.<\/p>\n<p>The government is encouraging schools to cultivate openness toward\ndiversity, urging students not only to respect differences but also to\nsupport one another\u2019s development.<\/p>\n<p>Mu\u2019ti noted that inclusivity must also address cultural and religious\ndiversity, as well as economic disparities that often limit access to\neducation.<\/p>\n<p>To support implementation, the ministry is working to increase the\nnumber of trained assistant teachers for students with special needs\nthrough the Inclusive Education Training Program.<\/p>\n<p>The initiative is seen as a key step to address the shortage of\neducators equipped with both the skills and commitment to deliver\ninclusive education.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis is part of our effort to ensure that inclusive education is not\njust a concept, but a practice in classrooms,\u201d Mu\u2019ti said.<\/p>\n<p>The policy aligns with President Prabowo Subianto\u2019s fourth \u201cAstacita\u201d\nmission, which prioritizes the development of strong human resources\nthrough education, science and technology.<\/p>\n<p>Related news: Indonesia pushes inclusive education for all\nstudents<\/p>\n<p>Related news: Gov\u2019t prioritizes inclusive access in 2026 student\nadmissions system<\/p>\n<p>Translator: Sean, Kenzu<\/p>",
        "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/indonesia-expands-inclusive-school-admissions-system-1776689471",
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