Equal chances for schoolchildren

Equal chances for schoolchildren

From Media Indonesia

At the moment, many schoolchildren are busy choosing which state school to continue their studies in the coming scholastic year. Unfortunately, it is very difficult to be accepted at such schools as competition is unusually tight.

Understandably, many parents are under a great deal of stress, especially those in the middle-to-lower income brackets.

The government must pay attention to this matter so that it is not only the wealthy who can send their children to favored schools but also the have-nots.

The authorities must ensure that equal opportunities are give to those applying for places at popular state schools.

SUGIYO, Jakarta