Government: Schools Remain Normal, No Distance Learning

The government, through Coordinating Minister for the Economy Airlangga Hartarto, has determined that teaching and learning activities will proceed normally without implementing online distance learning policies. This was conveyed by Airlangga during a press conference on government policies for mitigating risks and anticipating global dynamics, on Tuesday (31/3). “The education sector will continue teaching and learning activities in person, that is, offline normally across all levels of basic to secondary education five days a week,” said Airlangga during the press conference. Additionally, Airlangga stated that there will be no restrictions on school sports events or other extracurricular activities. Meanwhile, for higher education institutions, particularly the fourth semester, Airlangga mentioned that lecture policies will adjust to the circular from the Ministry of Education, Culture, Research, and Technology.