"We need it because it is important. We will try to recruit the volunteers," Minister of Primary and Secondary Education Abdul Mu'ti remarked while speaking at Pamulang University (Unpam) in South Tangerang City, Banten, on Thursday.
The minister remarked that this program was an effort by the government to equalize access to education, especially in remote areas.
According to Mu'ti, several children cannot receive education due to various limitations.
Hence, under his leadership, Mu'ti is keen that all children in Indonesia receive education, as everyone has the same right to receive education.
"If you compete to become a school teacher in Jakarta, it is normal. However, if you can become a pioneer in imparting education to those who have not been reached so far, then that is a true teacher," he affirmed.
He also challenged the students of Unpam, who attended the seminar, to become pioneers in the program.
"Do Unpam students dare to become pioneers in the T3 areas ?" he said.
He clarified that volunteer recruits need not be certified teachers but must be passionate about contributing to national education.
The minister also readied two strategies to reduce the number of school dropouts, which has increased in recent years. The duo approaches include reviving non-formal education, as well as building learning houses that will entail collaborative efforts from the community and the government.
He considers the revival an important part of expanding access to education for Indonesian children from various levels.
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Translator: Asep Firmansyah, Asri Mayang Sari
Editor: Rahmad Nasution
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