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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
EDS-based Medium Term Work Plan (RJKM), Annual Work Plan (RKT) and School Activity and Budget Plan (RKAS) Preparation Training in East Sumba
Training for District Facilitators for the preparation of RKJM, RKT, and RKAS was again held in East Sumba District, East Nusa Tenggara on 4-6 August 2022. The three documents were prepared based on the School
Teacher Strengthening Efforts in West Sumba, East Nusa Tenggara
INOVASI visited and met directly with partners in West Sumba, East Nusa Tenggara Province, on 15 August 2022 to see first-hand the development of the INOVASI program in the area and the scale-out program funded
Literacy Volunteers Reached Tiny Island on National Children’s Day 2022
The West Nusa Tenggara Literacy Volunteer Forum, with the support of INOVASI, celebrated National Children’s Day 2022 by building the spirit of learning and playing for children living in the Frontier, Outermost, Disadvantaged (3T) areas
Ten Framel Flannel Media, More Fun Numeracy
Luluk Widiawati, S.PdI. had the courage to get out of her comfort zone using numeracy media to make it easier for her students to grasp math lessons. “My purpose is how to make children understand
Quality Picture Books, Strengthen Children’s Reading Interests, Encourage Literacy
Illustrations in picture books help encourage children’s reading habits. Illustrations motivate children to read the text, increasing their interest in reading. It also helps their text comprehension skills.
Storybooks Helped a Student in Tana Tidung, North Kalimantan, to Finish Primary School
Storybooks have been a lifeline for Thomas Kelvin during the COVID-19 pandemic. Kelvin has special needs that cause him to be a slow learner. However, thanks to the children storybooks that his school regularly lent
We want to hear from You! INOVASI Program Communication Survey
INOVASI program invites you to participate in a short survey about our shared content and information. The result of this survey is expected to strengthen the quality of INOVASI website and social media in the
Booklet Good Practices: Collection of Learning Strategies during the Pandemic by Educators in East Java
(Booklet only available in Bahasa Indonesia) During the pandemic, teachers are required to carry out distance learning with various limitations. Teachers and local facilitators who have been trained, through their skills and initiative and with
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