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Kelas Inspirasi as a Fertile Ground for Nurturing Dreams
A day of teaching elementary school students, a lifetime of inspiration
Indonesia has approximately undergoing formal education, from kindergarten to senior high school. However, behind that large number lies an easy-to-overlook reality: thousands of students drop out of school and do not continue their education to higher levels, let alone go to college.
In many rural parts of Indonesia, access to higher education and career role models remains limited. Schools often lack basic resources, and professional exposure is minimal, making programs like Kelas Inspirasi a crucial intervention in broadening children’s perspectives.
indicates that the net enrollment rate for senior high school is only 64.32% on average. This means that more than a third of teenagers of senior high school age are not covered by the formal education system. Most of them are not simply unwilling to continue their education — they just don’t see a reason to stay in school.
What differentiates students who drop out of school from those who keep going through? Often, it’s not only about financial issues, but also their imagination. When they…
