JAKARTA - The government continues to expand the reach of the People's School program by preparing a number of new development points in various regions. This step was discussed in a meeting between Cabinet Secretary Teddy Indra Wijaya and Social Minister Saifullah Yusuf at the Cabinet Secretariat Office, Jakarta, Wednesday, January 28 evening.
Based on information uploaded through the official Instagram account of the Cabinet Secretariat, the Minister of Social Affairs, who is familiarly called Gus Ipul, explained the plan to add new locations for People's Schools throughout Indonesia as part of accelerating the equalization of access to education for the poor.
In addition to adding development points, the meeting also discussed the cooperation plan between the People's School and a number of domestic universities and service institutions. This collaboration is expected to strengthen the quality of learning while opening up opportunities for further education for graduates.
"The plan for cooperation between the People's School and domestic universities and ministries was also discussed, which is expected to become a repository of knowledge for graduates of the People's School," the statement said in the upload quoted by Antara, Thursday, January 29.
In the photo shared, Teddy and Gus Ipul were seen discussing the development of the program intensively. After the meeting, the Secretary of the Cabinet also escorted the Minister of Social Affairs to the vehicle.
The People's School program itself is an initiative by President Prabowo Subianto to break the chain of poverty through education. This program is aimed at children from poor families who have difficulty accessing formal education.
Through the provision of boarding schools, students not only receive academic education, but also character development and fulfillment of basic needs, including nutritious food intake.
The President emphasized that poverty should not be passed from one generation to the next. Therefore, there needs to be real intervention from the state through inclusive and equitable education.
With the addition of a new People's School point, the government hopes that more children from pre-prosperous families will have the opportunity to learn and have a better future.
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