Learning Life Through Education

The non-formal learning space in the Duren Sawit area of East Jakarta is called Sekolah Eksplorasi. There, the number of students does not exceed 12 in a single class session. The subjects are also unconventional, consisting of collaborative projects that allow pupils to explore various ideas, skills, and real issues around them. Behind this learning space is Lena Karolina, the head of the school and co-founder of Sekolah Eksplorasi. Established since 2024, Lena shares her story of the ups and downs in pioneering this alternative learning space, along with her concerns about the face of education in Indonesia today. One thing is certain: she wants to address her own concerns. What if education is not just about graduating from school, but about learning to live life?