Education for sale

Education for sale

From Neraca

As parents we are very concerned with the condition of
education as widely reported in the media. Reports say that final
exam marks have become a commodity. It's quite understandable
that all parents want their children to study in the best schools
or universities, especially when an education in this country is
so costly.

But I cannot help wondering why some teachers would accept
money in exchange for better examination marks. Even elementary
school teachers have been involved in this trade. Of course good
marks are a ticket to higher educational institutions, but this
is a really shameful business. If elementary school children are
poisoned by such a practice, I am afraid it will get worse at the
higher levels.

MRS. ISNAENI USMAN

Tangerang, West Java