Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education

Humanitarian aid for NTT earthquake victims

27 clusters · 65 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: BNPB accelerates housing aid for earthquake victims in NTT

Humanitarian aid and recovery efforts for the victims of the magnitude 7.7 earthquake on Flores Island continue to expand. As of early September, the death toll has risen to 135 people, comprising 48 direct victims and 8

WorldSkills Shanghai 2026 concludes; flag passed to Japan

17 clusters · 111 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: WorldSkills Shanghai 2026: Students from Portugal and Brazil earn excellence medals

The 48th WorldSkills competition in Shanghai, China, concluded on September 27, 2026, with approximately 1,400 competitors from 70 countries and regions testing technical and vocational skills across 64 occupations. The

Indonesia PPPK salary funding and reforms

27 clusters · 59 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Indonesian PPPK workers plan Jakarta protest over employment status

By late September 2026, the Indonesian government and DPR RI finalized details regarding the transition of approximately 240,000 part-time PPPK workers to full-time status, effective January 1, 2027. This administrative

Pandeglang educational development initiatives

2 clusters · 3 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Pandeglang schools undergo infrastructure revitalization

The Pandeglang Regency is advancing several educational initiatives involving both curriculum modernization and physical infrastructure improvements. In late September 2026, the Pandeglang Education, Youth, and Sports O

Indonesian free state education proposal

5 clusters · 36 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: Indonesia plans free education from elementary school to state universities

President Prabowo Subianto has proposed a policy to provide free education across all state-run levels, from elementary school to state universities. The initiative aims to ensure equitable access for all Indonesian chil

Civil unrest and labor protests in Jakarta

3 clusters · 35 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: Jakarta laborers protest at DPR/MPR Complex over Labor Protection Bill

Civil unrest in Jakarta escalated from localized violence to large-scale organized demonstrations in late 2026. In late August, protests near the DPR/MPR RI Building turned violent as groups engaged in vandalism and ars

Indonesian national student science competitions

3 clusters · 10 sources · last updated 8 days ago

Latest: Indonesian students compete in 2026 national science and research olympiads

The Indonesian Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education continues to manage various national student competitions and talent recognition programs. In mid-September 2026, the National Achievement Center (Puspresnas) an

Indonesian educational reform and teacher training

3 clusters · 7 sources · last updated 11 days ago

Latest: Indonesia Ministry of Education advances regional learning and infrastructure

The Indonesian Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education has initiated several programs to modernize the national curriculum and improve teacher capabilities. In late August 2026, the ministry launched an upskilling a

Southeast Asian educational reform following PISA results

4 clusters · 10 sources · last updated 12 days ago

Latest: Indonesia addresses education and IQ ranking challenges

In Indonesia, schools in Yogyakarta are adopting literacy, numeracy, and STEM programs designed to align with Program for International Student Assessment (PISA) competencies. Supported by the Ministry of Primary and Sec

Indonesia updates TKA purpose and scoring systems

3 clusters · 10 sources · last updated 12 days ago

Latest: Indonesia changes TKA scoring system for high schools

Indonesian education officials have issued clarifications regarding the purpose of the Academic Competency Test (TKA). The Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education stated that the assessment is not intended to rank st

Rising global costs of education access

2 clusters · 6 sources · last updated 19 days ago

Latest: Rising costs impact school access in the UK and Zimbabwe

Research and reports indicate rising financial barriers to education across several regions, including the United Kingdom, Australia, and Zimbabwe. In the United Kingdom, families face significant hidden costs, with est

Schooling disruptions from Anak Krakatau eruption

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated 20 days ago

Latest: Banten resumes in-person schooling after volcanic ash disruption

Following the eruption of Anak Krakatau, educational institutions in the West Java and Banten regions transitioned to remote learning due to declining air quality and volcanic ash. In Bogor, schools resumed in-person i

Indonesia Program Indonesia Pintar expansion

2 clusters · 9 sources · last updated 23 days ago

Latest: Indonesia expands Program Indonesia Pintar (PIP) for 2026

A study of the Program Indonesia Pintar (PIP) in Bener Meriah Regency highlighted several implementation challenges. While the policy is designed to assist students from low-income or vulnerable families, researchers ide

Indonesia disaster-related educational disruptions

2 clusters · 23 sources · last updated 26 days ago

Latest: Indonesia implements remote learning amid volcanic ash and forest fire smoke

Indonesia’s Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education has established flexible learning protocols to maintain educational continuity amidst various natural disasters, including earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, and fore

Flood recovery and reconstruction in Padang

2 clusters · 2 sources · last updated 29 days ago

Latest: Padang implements infrastructure, school recovery, and education aid programs

Following extreme weather and flooding in early August 2026, the Padang City Government distributed Rp540 million in aid to 270 households across four districts. This assistance included Rp2 million per household, cleani