Ministry Finalizes New National Education Regulations

Daftar Sbmptn – The Ministry of Education, Culture, Research, and Technology (Kemendikbudristek), through the Directorate General of Primary and Secondary Education (Kemendikdasmen), is entering the final stages of finalizing new national education regulations. These regulations are expected to be among the most comprehensive in the last decade, bringing significant updates to the curriculum, teacher quality standards, learning evaluations, and equitable distribution of education services across Indonesia.

The development of these new regulations is a response to various educational dynamics, ranging from school readiness to technological developments, gaps in facilities, to the need to improve teacher competency in the digital era. According to Kemendikdasmen officials, these regulations are also designed to ensure Indonesian education is able to compete globally while remaining grounded in local character and needs.

A More Adaptive and Flexible Curriculum

One of the main focuses of these new regulations is improving the national curriculum. Although the Independent Curriculum has been implemented in many schools, Kemendikdasmen believes that several adjustments are still needed to make the curriculum more adaptable to current developments, particularly artificial intelligence technology, digital literacy, and future competencies.

Under the new regulatory framework, schools will have greater flexibility in developing teaching modules tailored to student needs and regional contexts. The emphasis on project-based learning will remain, but will be enhanced with more targeted evaluation.

The Ministry of Elementary and Secondary Education aims for this new curriculum to provide students with opportunities to develop critical thinking, creativity, communication, and collaboration skills. Furthermore, technological literacy, entrepreneurship, and character building will also be a key focus of the curriculum update.

Improving Teacher Quality Through New Competency Standards

The national education regulations currently being finalized also highlight the importance of teacher competency as the frontline of education. The Ministry of Elementary and Secondary Education is designing new standards that encompass modern pedagogical skills, technological proficiency, and the ability to build inclusive learning environments.

Teachers will be encouraged to participate in tiered training, from basic skills to mastery of digital technology that supports hybrid learning. The government will also strengthen the competency-based certification system, not just administrative ones.

In addition to training, the Ministry of Elementary and Secondary Education is also preparing a coaching and mentoring mechanism through teacher learning communities. This approach is expected to enhance professionalism and a collaborative spirit among educators.

Equitable Access to Education a Top Priority

The gap in access to education between regions remains a long-standing issue that has not been fully resolved. Therefore, this new regulation emphasizes a strategy for equitable service provision, including the provision of digital infrastructure and improvements to school facilities in underdeveloped areas.

The Ministry of Education and Culture notes that digitalization in education is not just about devices, but also network readiness, teacher training, and the availability of relevant learning materials. In the draft new regulation, the government will prioritize an equitable approach, including operational assistance schemes, incentives for teachers in remote and underdeveloped areas (3T), and the acceleration of the development of learning facilities.

This step is expected to reduce the gap in education quality between urban and rural areas, so that all students have an equal opportunity to receive a quality education.

Learning Evaluation System Reformed

Learning evaluation is also a key element of this new regulation. The Ministry of Education and Culture proposes a shift from the traditional evaluation system to a more holistic and continuous assessment. Grades will no longer be the sole indicator of student success.

Formative and summative assessments will continue to be used, but with an emphasis on students’ ability to achieve essential competencies, rather than simply memorizing. Furthermore, project-based, portfolio-based, and observation-based evaluations will be strengthened to provide a more comprehensive picture of students’ learning progress.

With this approach, the government hopes to establish a fairer evaluation system that does not put pressure on students and encourages the development of individual potential.

Digitalization of Education Becomes the Main Foundation

This new national education regulation also brings a new direction to the digitalization of education, bringing a more structured approach. The government wants to ensure that technology is used not only as a supporting tool, but also as an integral part of the teaching and learning process.

The Ministry of Elementary and Secondary Education plans to strengthen the use of digital learning platforms, a national question bank, educational video content, and an integrated education data system. This entire ecosystem will be integrated into a single national portal, making it easier for schools, teachers, students, and parents.

With increasingly sophisticated technology, schools are expected to be able to implement hybrid learning more effectively in the future.

Parental and Community Support is Essential

Significant changes in education cannot occur without the support of parents and the community. The government, through the Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education, has prepared a public communications strategy to gradually disseminate these new regulations.

Parents will be encouraged to understand the curriculum changes, support the home learning process, and participate in creating a conducive educational environment.

Meanwhile, the role of the community is crucial in ensuring equitable access to education, including through collaboration with the business world, social organizations, and local communities.

Regulations Ready for Announcement, Indonesian Education Enters a New Chapter

According to internal sources at the Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education, these new regulations are targeted to be finalized and announced to the public in the near future. After publication, the government will open up opportunities for consultation and adjustments before their gradual implementation.

The finalization of these national education regulations is a positive signal that the government is serious about strengthening the foundations of Indonesian education. With an adaptive curriculum, competent teachers, equitable access, and modern digitalization, national education is expected to produce a superior generation ready to face future challenges.