Social Affairs Minister Saifullah Yusuf, also known as Gus Ipul, has\nemphasised that honesty from both outreach officers and the families\nbeing approached is the key to the process of recruiting students for\nthe \u2018Sekolah Rakyat\u2019 (People\u2019s Schools). He made the remarks while\nattending an Open House for parents and prospective students at Sekolah\nRakyat Menengah Atas (SRMA) 7 Palembang, located at the \u2018Budi Perkasa\u2019\nCentre in Palembang, on Sunday (28\/6). The event aimed to allow\nprospective students, parents, local government, and the community to\nobserve the learning progress of students who have been in the programme\nfor nearly a year.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis programme must begin with honesty and openness. There is no\nregistration, only outreach. Families that meet the criteria in the\nNational Socio-Economic Single Data (DTSEN) are approached by officers\nand then designated as Sekolah Rakyat students,\u201d said Gus Ipul. He added\nthat honesty is also essential in the management of the schools to\nprevent any misappropriation or abuse. \u201cThe management must also be\nhonest. There must be no corruption, bribery, or other disgraceful acts\nbecause this programme is intended for those who have been marginalised\nand left behind in the development process,\u201d he continued.<\/p>\n
Head of the Central Statistics Agency (BPS), Amalia Adininggar\nWidyasanti, echoed this sentiment, stating that the success of Sekolah\nRakyat demonstrates that statistics can have a profound meaning for the\nchildren involved. She noted that the majority of students come from\nfamilies in the first and second deciles of the DTSEN, which serves as\nfeedback for BPS to improve data accuracy. \u201cIt turns out statistics are\nnot just numbers; they can provide extraordinary meaning for our\nchildren at Sekolah Rakyat. Statistics can have an impact so they can\nhave dreams for their future,\u201d Amalia said.<\/p>\n
There are currently five pilot Sekolah Rakyat operating in South\nSumatra: SRMA 7 Palembang, SRT 31 Palembang, SRMA 8 Ogan Ilir, SRT 15\nEmpat Lawang, and SRMA 45 Ogan Komering Ulu. SRMA 7 Palembang alone\ncurrently accommodates 96 students, with 60 new prospective students for\nthe upcoming academic year, all recruited through the DTSEN-based\noutreach mechanism. During the visit, Gus Ipul was treated to various\nstudent performances, including marching, traditional dances, karate,\nand multilingual speeches. He expressed pride in the students\u2019 progress,\nacknowledging the dedication of the school\u2019s head, teachers, and staff.\nA dialogue session also featured a parent, Widya Wati, who shared how\nher daughter had become more diligent in her studies and religious\npractices since joining the school. Gus Ipul stated that the life\nstories of these students, who have just gained access to education, are\nthe very reason the Sekolah Rakyat programme exists, with graduates\nexpected to either pursue higher education or become skilled\nworkers.<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/minister-emphasises-honesty-as-key-to-reaching-students-for-sekolah-rakyat-programme-1782712435", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }