Minister of Basic and Secondary Education: School Revitalisation Programme Revives Education in Bireuen
Jakarta — The Minister of Basic and Secondary Education (Mendikdasmen) Abdul Mu’ti has stated that the educational institution revitalisation programme targeting Bireuen District in Aceh Province has successfully revived student and teacher learning enthusiasm by improving comfort during teaching and learning activities.
In a written statement issued in Jakarta on Wednesday, he explained that in 2025, the educational institution revitalisation programme in Aceh Province has reached 726 schools and educational units across various levels with a total budget of approximately Rp688.2 billion.
The programme, he continued, encompasses all educational levels, ranging from early childhood education (PAUD), basic and secondary education, to non-formal education.
According to Mu’ti, the development of educational facilities and infrastructure through revitalisation does not focus solely on physical construction, but also constitutes part of a strategic effort to make education a means of building an exceptional Indonesian generation through the provision of adequate facilities and infrastructure.
“Building a school building is not merely erecting tall walls, but establishing a solid foundation in order to build Indonesian children who are intelligent and of good character,” he added.
He emphasised that educational facilities constructed through the revitalisation programme represent a long-term investment for the nation’s future.
Leni, Acting Head of South Peusangan State Junior High School (SMP Negeri 1 Peusangan Selatan), one of the revitalisation programme beneficiaries, stated that the revitalisation programme has had a highly significant impact on the comfort and safety of the learning process at her school.
According to her, classroom conditions that were previously substandard have now improved considerably, enabling students to learn with greater focus and comfort.
“Students can learn with greater focus, which encourages their motivation and learning spirit because classrooms no longer leak, have proper ceilings, sturdy doors and windows, and improved library and computer laboratory facilities, so students are motivated to expand their knowledge and technological skills,” said Leni.
With improved facilities, teachers can conduct learning planning, discuss with colleagues, and manage learning administration more systematically.
“This enables teachers to focus more on their duties as educators and instructors, thereby improving the quality of the learning process in the classroom,” she said.
Similar sentiments were expressed by Ira Novita, Head of Samalanga State Senior High School (SMA Negeri 3 Samalanga), who noted that the revitalisation programme has been invaluable to her school because the constructed facilities correspond to the school’s requirements.
She cited the construction of a new administrative office that has enabled the science laboratory to be utilised to its full potential by students.
“With the new administrative office, students can now utilise the science laboratory to its full potential for learning, as previously we had to share the space with the administrative office,” she said.