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The Learning Gap Series 4 – Bounce Back Stronger: Learning Recovery After the Pandemic A Case Study of INOVASI Partner Schools
Research conducted by INOVASI at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic revealed that school closures significantly led to less effective learning and decreased the overall quality of education. The decline in the quality of education
The Learning Gap Series
The Learning Gap Series 1 – Beyond Letters and Numbers: The COVID-19 Pandemic and Foundational Literacy and Numeracy in Indonesia The study aims to identify learning gaps between what the standards set for students to
Infographic: Build Back Stronger: Post Pandemic Learning Recovery
After two years of studying during the pandemic, how are the conditions of student learning outcomes, especially in terms of literacy and numeracy? What can both government and schools do to encourage student learning recovery?
The Learning Gap Series 3 – A widening gap: Impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on Indonesia’s most marginalised students
‘INOVASI undertook a Learning Gap Study (LGS) in 2021 to understand the status of students’ learning and the potential impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on early-grade students in Indonesia. The study intended to inform curricular,
Study of Teacher Perceptions of Gender Norms in the Management and Leadership of Female Principals: High Competence Amidst Inequality of Support
Cakra Wikara Indonesia (CWI), supported by the INOVASI program, has conducted two series of interrelated studies on the theme of female leadership as school principals. This is a second research of an initial study conducted
The Learning Gap Series 2 – Reforming Indonesia’s Curriculum: How Kurikulum Merdeka Aims to Address Learning Loss and Improve Learning Outcomes in Literacy and Numeracy
Beginning in late 2019, the Indonesian government embarked on a series of systemic education reforms, collectively referred to as Merdeka Belajar (Emancipated Learning). These reforms are set to improve learning outcomes, promote quality, and equitable education for
Policy Implementation and Sustainability: Qualitative Study of the Policies for Literacy and Multigrade Approaches in Batu City and Probolinggo with the Specific Challenge of the COVID-19 Pandemic
INOVASI has assisted 17 local governments in initiating and implementing various educational policies and programs. In this study, we focus on the following three policies: (1) Regulation by the Regent of Probolinggo No. 62 of
The Learning Gap Series 1 – Beyond Letters and Numbers: The COVID-19 Pandemic and Foundational Literacy and Numeracy in Indonesia
In 2020, with the COVID-19 pandemic spreading across Indonesia and around the world, INOVASI (the Innovation for Indonesia’s School Children) and the Indonesian Ministry of Education, Culture, Research and Technology (MoECRT) initiated a study of
Qualitative Study of Child Marriage During the COVID-19 Pandemic in East Java, West Nusa Tenggara, and East Nusa Tenggara
The government has taken important steps to reduce the number of child marriages, but the pandemic is predicted to increase the number of child marriages. Data shows that the number of child marriages and applications
With Digital Books, Students Enjoy Reading Even More
The first time that I read a story from a digital book, the students reacted in a very funny way. At first, they thought I was going to play an online game because, until that
Identifying Features of Living Things via Reading Boards
My name is Harmidah. I graduated from Elementary School Teacher Education (Pendidikan Guru Sekolah Dasar, or PGSD), of Makassar Public University. I have been teaching for two years in SD IT Insan Utama Integrated Islamic
The One Institution, One Innovative Literacy Product Movement
One of the efforts to equip teachers in bringing forth 21st century skills is to invite teachers to become agents of change and to be innovative, in order to improve the quality of learning outcomes.
Class Supervision that is Pro-Literacy Improvement
Sebastianus Dau walked into the classroom, took the reserved seat, and sat there for a while. He began to open a supervision book in which there were several items that a teacher must do while
West Sumba Education Office Expands Implementation of Reading Camps in All Elementary Schools
Reading Camp is basically a grouping of students based on their level of reading skill. The purpose of this grouping is to accelerate the improvement in students’ basic reading skills. Grouping is done for students
Pancaliga Helps Children String Words Together Easily
Pasuruan regency is known for its furniture craftsmanship; a lot of wood waste from making furniture is generated there. This wood waste is used by Indra Iswati, a teacher at SDN Susukanrejo III state elementary
Collaboration between School and Community Reading Park (TBM) Helps Children to Read Faster
The Pelita Hati Community Reading Park (Taman Bacaan Masyarakat, or TBM) was inaugurated on 28 January 2018. The TBM is located on a former quarry (small port). Before there was a wooden bridge that connected
Literacy Movement at SDN Punten 01 Batu City Has Produced a Short Story Anthology
Initially, nurturing the reading interest of SDN Punten 01 students was not easy. “We needed to push them a little so that the students would start to love books,” explained Zizah, who is commonly known
West Nusa Tenggara Province Produces Local Content Story Books
INOVASI facilitated the winners of the 2020 International Literacy Day (HAI) Competition to participate in workshops mentored by senior children's story writers and professional illustrators under the auspices of the Lingkar Pena Forum. The children's
Lighting the Torch of Literacy from Sepaku: Small Changes, Big Impact
Ibu Indri, a dedicated teacher from Sepaku, has been striving to ensure that her students achieve reading fluency. (© Photo by INOVASI Communication Team) Amid the bustling development of the Nusantara Capital City in Sepaku,
Preserving Harmony Between Tradition and Education on Haruku Island
Pak Abu, a school supervisor and education activist who oversees 24 schools on Haruku Island. (© Feri Latief/INOVASI) By: Denissa Almyra Putri Almost everyone on Haruku Island, Central Maluku knows Pak Abu. His full name
TBM for the children of North Kalimantan: Preparing A Great and Resilient Generation
A children’s book reading activity at TBM Vahu Singkai, North Malinau. (©Iqbal Aji Daryono/INOVASI) Written by: Denissa Almyra Putri “Miss, will the Community Reading Centre open this afternoon?” This innocent question flows from the lips
Request for Quotation (RFQ) – Goods or Services (Laptop for INOVASI Program Phase 3)
RFQ Title: Laptop for INOVASI Program Phase 3RFQ Issue Date: Monday, July 21st, 2025Closing Date and Time: Monday, August 04th, 2025 at 17.00 PM – Jakarta Local Time Details for Submission: Please submit the quotation
From the Valley to the Shores: Parents as Education Heroes
We all carry memories of our first day at schools – when our parents were holding our nervous hands, carrying a too-big backpack, and wave as we walked in, and when we eagerly told them
Inclusive Education Module Handover: A Collaborative Milestone for More Equitable Education
The Directorate General of Vocational Education, Special Education, and Special Services officially handed over the Inclusive Education Tiered Modules to the Directorate General of Teachers and Education Personnel (GTK) in a ceremony. Jakarta, 5th May
Technology for Everyone: Inspiring Stories of Hope, Innovation and Inclusive Learning towards Quality Education in Indonesia
Indonesia’s National Education Day is not merely a moment to celebrate progress in education policy, but also an occasion to honor the frontline heroes of learning—teachers, school principals, and local education officials—who work wholeheartedly to