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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
A Dedication to Educating Children in Disadvantaged Areas
Siti Saudah—a teacher from Pati, Central Java, now entrusted as the Principal of SD Inpres Langira in East Sumba, NTT—feels that dedicating herself to education in disadvantaged areas has become her true calling.
INOVASI Phase 3 National Steering Committee’s Second Meeting: Building Synergy for Quality and Inclusive Education for All Indonesian Children
Participants of the INOVASI Phase 3 National Steering Committee's second meeting pose for a group photo. The meeting was held in the 7th floor meeting room of the Director-General of Islamic Education, Ministry of Religious
Bulungan Regent Appreciates Inclusive Education Mapping Results: A New Direction for Supporting Children with Special Needs
The INOVASI North Kalimantan team presented the results of the School-Based Mapping (PBS) to the Regent of Bulungan on 20 September 2024. The meeting aimed to recommend support for children with special needs (ABK) in
An Inspirational Story of Student-Centered Learning at SD Peduli Anak
Behind his friendly smile, Muhammadun, S.Pd., the Principal of SD Peduli Anak, is passionate about changing children’s futures at his school, a school located in Langko Village, Lingsar District, West Lombok Regency, West Nusa Tenggara.
Creating a Safe School: The Success of the Peer Student Program
Head of Educational Standards, Curriculum and Assessment Agency (BSKAP) of MoERT, Anindito Aditomo praise the Anti-Bullying Task Force when he visited State Primary school Tenggulunan, Sidoarjo, East Java. School formed an Anti-Bullying Task Force in
Besides the Flowing River, Pak Otnel Reads Books to Children
Pak Otnel, a teacher at SDN 004 Mentarang Hulu, Malinau Regency, is highly concerned about the literacy skills of his students. In his leisure time, he usually invites children from his neighbourhood, located not far
Creating Creative Media for Student Learning
Bu Yayuk, a teacher of the third graders at SDN 024 Tanjung Selor, decorated the classroom with various literacy and numeracy learning media for the students. She believed integrating media into teaching and learning activities
Stories of Local Learning Transformation
This book takes us around West Nusa Tenggara, East Nusa Tenggara, East Java and North Kalimantan to see the transformation of learning when facing various educational challenges. Even though the challenges faced by each region
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
Counting Dreams: How Numbers Are Changing Young Lives
In the quiet classrooms of Sidoarjo, Ponorogo, and Gresik in East Java, Indonesia, a silent revolution is unfolding