Improving equitable access to education
This is a Response to the Pemuda Bersuara Berdaya wikithon
Education is one of the most important aspects of human life and plays a major role in the development of a nation. Through education, individuals can develop their potential, skills and knowledge needed to face future challenges. In Indonesia, the issue of education is very important because there are still many challenges to be faced, such as the low quality of education, the gap in access between urban and rural areas, and the lack of adequate facilities. In the context of local elections, education issues should be a top priority for prospective leaders. Improving equitable access to education not only helps children acquire the necessary knowledge and skills, but also contributes to poverty reduction and overall improvement in quality of life.
Indonesia, which is known as a country with a vast geography, causes inequality in education. This is because there are still many remote areas in Indonesia that are still not covered by proper formal education facilities. Poor infrastructure, as well as a lack of educators, is the first problem in providing quality education in these areas. This can be seen in the difference in school quality between urban and rural areas. Schools in urban areas tend to have more learning facilities and better teaching quality than those in rural areas. Although the government is trying to equitably distribute facilities across the region, it is often faced with a bottleneck in the educational facilities provided to rural areas. Therefore, this issue should be prioritized by regional head candidates in their work programs. In addition, economic inequality has resulted in Indonesia still being classified as a developing country. This can be felt when jobs are difficult to find, the number of unemployed people increases every year, schools are still paid, and many people live below economic standards. As a result, economic inequality has an impact on education. Children from poor families often find it difficult to access quality education due to economic constraints. Although the government has provided various programs such as free schools, scholarships, and so on, educational inequality still occurs because of the unequal assistance provided. Even the assistance provided by the government, not infrequently undergoes periodic cuts until it finally reaches the person concerned not in accordance with the actual amount given. From these problems, regional head candidates must prioritize the issue of education for the better.
Improving access and quality of education is an important step towards achieving sustainable development and community welfare in Indonesia, especially in remote areas. Therefore, regional head candidates need to prioritize these issues in their work programs to ensure that every citizen has equal opportunities in obtaining quality education. By prioritizing education issues, regional head candidates can make a significant contribution to regional development. Improved access to and quality of education will give birth to a better generation, ready to face future challenges, and contribute to the overall progress of society.- Affiliation
- Universitas Bosowa
- Age
- 16-21
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