Mensos Tinjau Lokais Sekolah Rakyat | REDAKSI (12/04/25)

Summary

The 'Sekolah Rakyat' initiative in North Sumatra aims to provide free, high-quality education to underprivileged and extreme poverty-stricken communities. Starting in July 2025, the first wave of 4 schools will open, with Kampus 5 of Universitas Islam Negeri Sumatera Utara being one of the key sites. The program will expand across the region, with the Ministry of Social Affairs collaborating with local governments. Despite challenges in land availability and infrastructure, the initiative is set to improve educational access, targeting 53 locations for future schools. This effort reflects a significant step toward reducing educational inequality in Indonesia.

Takeaways

• 😀 Four out of 53 schools in the first wave of the People's School initiative in North Sumatra will start operating in July 2025-2026 academic year.
• 😀 The Social Minister, Saifulah Yusuf, visited the 5th campus of the State Islamic University of North Sumatra, which will host one of the People's Schools in the region.
• 😀 The university campus is located on 2.3 hectares of land and will feature classrooms and a laboratory for formal education from elementary to high school levels.
• 😀 The People's School on this campus can accommodate up to 300 students, with a dormitory to house them.
• 😀 Renovations are planned for the campus before the People's School can start, with coordination from the Ministry of Public Works.
• 😀 In addition to renovation, campus expansion is planned to accommodate up to 1,000 students, in line with the President's directive.
• 😀 People's Schools will also be launched at two centers owned by the Ministry of Social Affairs and one at a government building in North Sumatra.
• 😀 Recruitment of students, teachers, budget planning, and monitoring mechanisms for the program are underway.
• 😀 The provincial government of North Sumatra has proposed 21 additional locations for People's Schools, each covering around 6 hectares of land, but they require infrastructure development before they can be used.
• 😀 The goal of the People's School initiative is to provide quality education to impoverished and extremely poor communities across Indonesia, with 53 locations ready to start the program as early as July 2025.

Q & A

What is the purpose of the 'Sekolah Rakyat' program in Sumatera Utara?

The 'Sekolah Rakyat' program aims to provide equitable access to quality education for the poor and those living in extreme poverty across Indonesia, particularly in Sumatera Utara.

How many 'Sekolah Rakyat' locations are ready to start in Sumatera Utara?

Currently, 53 locations are prepared to host 'Sekolah Rakyat' in Sumatera Utara, with the first four expected to begin operations in July 2025.

Which university campus in Sumatera Utara is part of the 'Sekolah Rakyat' initiative?

Campus 5 of the Universitas Islam Negeri Sumatera Utara, located on Jalan Gunung Leuser in Kota Tebing Tinggi, has been selected as one of the 'Sekolah Rakyat' locations.

What facilities are available at Campus 5 of UIN Sumatera Utara for 'Sekolah Rakyat' students?

Campus 5 offers classrooms, laboratories for educational activities, and accommodations in the form of a dormitory for students. It can accommodate up to 300 students.

Is any renovation or expansion planned for the 'Sekolah Rakyat' locations?

Yes, some renovations are planned for Campus 5 of UIN Sumatera Utara, and there are also plans for expanding the campus to accommodate up to 1,000 students, as instructed by President Prabowo.

What other locations will host 'Sekolah Rakyat' in Sumatera Utara?

In addition to Campus 5 of UIN Sumatera Utara, two centers owned by the Ministry of Social Affairs and another building owned by the Provincial Government of Sumatera Utara will host 'Sekolah Rakyat'.

What is the timeline for the start of the 'Sekolah Rakyat' program in Sumatera Utara?

The program is expected to begin in July 2025 in the areas that have completed the necessary infrastructure and support systems.

What are the requirements for establishing new 'Sekolah Rakyat' locations in other regions of Sumatera Utara?

For new 'Sekolah Rakyat' locations to be established, the regions must provide a land area of at least 6 hectares. However, not all proposed locations are ready for development this year.

How many new 'Sekolah Rakyat' locations have been proposed by the provincial government of Sumatera Utara?

The Provincial Government of Sumatera Utara has proposed 21 new 'Sekolah Rakyat' locations in various districts and cities, though they are still in the planning stages and not yet ready for implementation.

What is the expected impact of the 'Sekolah Rakyat' program on the local community?

The 'Sekolah Rakyat' program is expected to significantly improve access to education for underprivileged communities, particularly those in remote or impoverished areas, and contribute to reducing educational inequality.