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        "id": 1714444,
        "msgid": "lawmaker-calls-for-measurable-quality-improvements-in-education-system-1777740780",
        "date": "2026-05-02 23:22:16",
        "title": "Lawmaker calls for measurable quality improvements in education system",
        "author": "",
        "source": "ANTARA_EN",
        "tags": "",
        "topic": "Social Policy",
        "summary": "Deputy Chairperson of Commission X of the House of Representatives, Kurniasih Mufidayati, has urged for concrete reforms in Indonesia's education system on National Education Day, emphasising that while access has improved, quality remains a critical challenge. Citing data from the Central Statistics Agency showing an average schooling of 8.85 years below the 12-year target and the 2025 National Assessment revealing 50 percent of students failing minimum literacy and numeracy competencies, she called for enhanced teacher capacity, curriculum updates, equitable infrastructure, and better budget oversight. Her statement highlights the need for evaluating policies on zoning, child protection, and teacher welfare to ensure education serves as a strong foundation for the nation's future.",
        "content": "<p>\u201cNational Education Day must be a moment of reflection as well as a\nstarting point for concrete reforms. Education is the foundation of the\nnation\u2019s future, and we must not compromise on its quality,\u201d Deputy\nChairperson of Commission X of the House of Representatives (DPR)\nKurniasih Mufidayati said in a statement.<\/p>\n<p>She acknowledged the government\u2019s achievements in policy reforms and\neducation programs, but stressed that challenges remain.<\/p>\n<p>Citing Central Statistics Agency (BPS) data, she noted that the\nnational average for mean years of schooling in 2025 stood at 8.85\nyears\u2014still below the target of 12 years of compulsory education.<\/p>\n<p>The 2025 National Assessment also showed that around 50 percent of\nIndonesian students had not reached minimum competency in literacy and\nnumeracy, highlighting persistent gaps in learning quality.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis is not just a statistic, but a reflection of real challenges we\nmust address together. Access to education must be improved, but the\nquality of learning must also be a primary focus,\u201d she emphasized.<\/p>\n<p>Mufidayati called for comprehensive efforts, including strengthening\nteacher capacity, updating curricula, and ensuring equitable\ndistribution of facilities and infrastructure.<\/p>\n<p>She also underlined the importance of effective oversight of the\neducation budget, which accounts for 20 percent of the state budget.<\/p>\n<p>She further urged evaluation of key policies, including zoning\nregulations, child protection in schools, and the welfare of\nteachers\u2014particularly contract teachers.<\/p>\n<p>Translator: Tri Meilani Ameliya, Yashinta Difa<\/p>",
        "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/lawmaker-calls-for-measurable-quality-improvements-in-education-system-1777740780",
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