TEMPO.CO, Jakarta – The Ministry of Education in Palestine has denied the news on social media about the curriculum changes, stating that the reports quoted textbooks altered by the Israeli authorities for schools in Jerusalem. The report claims that the changes made are part of a policy to enforce a pro-Israeli narrative in the city. In a … Read more
Early evidence from the pilot implementation of the Department of Education’s (DepEd) MATATAG K-to-10 Curriculum shows promising learning gains among Grade 2 students — reinforcing the importance of decongesting the curriculum and prioritizing mastery of foundational skills. In a statement issued on Monday, January 19, the Second Congressional Commission on Education (EDCOM 2) cited studies … Read more
Muhammadiyah Leader Urges Review of military Barracks Program BANTUL – October 27, 2024 – A prominent religious leader in Indonesia, Haedar Nashir of Muhammadiyah, is calling for a review of the military barracks program in West Java. the program sends students with behavioral issues to military barracks for disciplinary training, sparking significant debate. The leader … Read more
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta – Minister of Primary and Secondary Education Abdul Mu’ti announced that coding and artificial intelligence (AI) will be introduced into the school curriculum beginning in the 2025/2026 semester. However, the subject will remain optional for now. “The AI and coding curriculum has been completed, including the academic manuscript and learning outcomes. It is currently … Read more