After NTT Earthquake, 923 Schools Implement Home Learning, 171 Schools Go Online
A total of 923 schools in East Nusa Tenggara (NTT) have implemented home-based learning following the earthquake, while 171 other schools have adopted online learning. In addition, 35 schools are using emergency classrooms, and 30 schools are still conducting face-to-face learning.
Vice Minister of Primary and Secondary Education Atip Latipulhayat said the various learning methods were implemented to ensure learning activities continue while prioritising the safety of students and teachers. According to him, home-based and online learning were adopted because aftershocks are still occurring and a number of school buildings have been damaged or potentially endanger the school community. As of Sunday (22/8), learning for around 116,324 affected students is still being facilitated.
In addition, the Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education has issued Emergency Learning Guidelines that provide flexibility in learning methods and materials, with an emphasis on essential content, basic literacy and numeracy, and psychosocial support.
“In a disaster situation, the safety and continuity of children’s education must be a shared concern. The Ministry continues to work with local governments and all partners to ensure children still receive educational services, even in emergency conditions,” he said.
Based on data from the National Secretariat for Disaster-Safe Education Units (Seknas SPAB) as of 20 August 2026, 1,268 of 1,378 affected education units have reported their condition, or around 92 percent. The impact covers seven districts with 177,678 students and 21,166 teachers and education personnel.
Of the 8,664 classrooms recorded, 5,521 classrooms or 63.7 percent have suffered damage, including 2,229 classrooms that are severely or totally damaged. A total of 502 education units were reported to have suffered severe damage.
To support the recovery of learning activities, the Ministry is gradually preparing 100 emergency classroom tents for schools that suffered severe damage. The tents are being distributed and are expected to be used starting the following week.
The Ministry is also preparing 5,000 school kits, 1,500 family kits, 6,238 pieces of furniture, 3,956 whiteboards, and 123,522 books to support learning activities in the affected areas.
According to him, facility support and psychosocial assistance for students and teachers are being carried out together with the Psychology Association, Muhammadiyah Disaster Management Center (MDMC), and university partners. Assistance to local governments in implementing emergency learning policies will continue until the policy ends on 28 August 2026.