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For the general public, Indonesia’s five-year electoral cycle is often perceived merely as a procedural voting event, overlooking the substance and quality of how voters select presidential or regional leaders. Following the 2024 General Election, the challenges of democracy have shifted from technical management to the prevention of polarization, money politics, digital disinformation, identity politics, and echo chambers. This article analyzes the urgency of implementing sustainable voter education during the inter-election period, using the General Election Commission (KPU) of Balikpapan City as a case study. The study focuses on KPU Balikpapan’s strategies to transform pragmatic voters, who are susceptible to manipulation, into informed participants, while also addressing the vulnerabilities of first-time voters ahead of the 2029 Election to increase participation rates. The analysis indicates that political education during the non-election period is a critical moment to build the cognitive foundation of voters without compromising their independent choice, making the role of KPU Balikpapan essential in maintaining democratic integrity in the city.

The national priority program of 12 years of compulsory education is a strategic effort by the government to improve the quality and equity of education, particularly at the secondary education level. This program is supported by the School Operational Assistance (BOS) and the Indonesia Smart Program (PIP). The PIP funds are used to meet the educational needs of students, such as purchasing books, stationery, uniforms, and transportation costs. The goal of providing PIP is to reduce the financial burden of education, decrease school dropout rates, and increase access to quality education. This study examines the effectiveness of PIP in promoting educational equity in Indonesia and evaluates the alignment of government policies related to beneficiaries, implementation, and monitoring of PIP. The method used is a literature review for public policy evaluation in the field of education. The findings show that PIP has successfully increased educational participation, as reflected in the improvement of the School Participation Rate (APS), Gross Participation Rate (APK), and Net Participation Rate (APM). PIP also expands educational access for children from low-income families. However, its implementation faces challenges such as bureaucratic obstacles, misidentification of recipients, low parental administrative literacy, and delays in the distribution of assistance in 3T regions (frontline, outermost, and underdeveloped).

This study aims to determine the role of parents in fulfilling the right to education for girls based on the implementation of Article 31 Paragraph (1) of the 1945 Constitution in the region. This study uses a qualitative descriptive approach with data collection methods in the form of interviews, observations, and documentation. Informants in this study consisted of village heads, parents, and girls who dropped out of school. Data analysis was carried out using the interactive model of Miles and Huberman which includes data reduction, data presentation, and drawing conclusions. The results of the study revealed that some parents showed a high awareness of the importance of education for girls and provided real support by sending their children to school to a certain level of education. However, there are also parents who still limit their children's education to only a certain level, mainly due to limited economic reasons and the influence of cultural values ​​rooted in society. Factors such as economic dependence on girls and the view that higher education is not necessary for women are obstacles in realizing equal access to education. The implementation of Article 31 Paragraph (1) of the 1945 Constitution at the village level has not been optimal because there are no specific policies or programs from the village government that actually guarantee the right to education for girls. This study concludes that parental involvement plays an important role in addressing the inequality of access to education for girls in rural areas, and further support is needed from the government and the community to create an environment that is more supportive of girls' education. The implementation of more inclusive policies based on the needs of the local community is also very necessary to ensure that girls' right to education can be properly fulfilled.

The obligation to seek knowledge holds a central position in Islamic law, grounded in strong normative and theological principles. Islam classifies the pursuit of knowledge as fardhu ‘ain (an individual duty) for essential religious and worldly knowledge, and fardhu kifayah (a collective duty) for broader societal needs. This article explores the legal foundations of this obligation in Islamic jurisprudence and examines its relevance in the context of contemporary education. Using a normative-juridical method, this study analyzes primary Islamic sources such as the Qur’an, Hadith, and the views of classical and modern scholars. The findings show that Islam does not treat knowledge merely as a tool for personal development, but as a moral and spiritual responsibility. In modern educational systems, these values remain highly relevant, particularly in addressing ethical decline and the loss of purpose in learning. This article recommends the integration of Islamic legal perspectives on knowledge into educational curricula to help restore the spiritual and moral aims

The implementation of educational financial management is crucial as part of the commitment to progress that is the focus of this study, with the aim of examining financial management based on the principles of effectiveness, efficiency, transparency, and accountability in the 'Aje Kendor Sekolah' program using Public Financial Management Theory and Policy Implementation Theory. This study uses a qualitative research method with Creswell's case study approach. The research findings indicate that budget management aligns with formal procedures, but planning is not yet fully participatory. The reporting system is structured, but community involvement in oversight remains symbolic. The presence of collaboration among various stakeholders has not addressed the shortages in facilities and funding. Therefore, these shortages need to be addressed to encourage sustained school participation in the future.

This study aims to identify the determinant factors in implementing innovation in the field of education in Makassar City, using qualitative research. Based on the source, the types of data used are primary and secondary. Data obtained through interviews with the education office and principals, while secondary data is data obtained from various literature such as books, laws and other related sources. The results of the study indicate that there are 3 main determinant factors in implementing innovation in the field of education, namely a). Leadership that plays an important role in implementing innovation wisely and encouraging the enthusiasm of teachers, students and stakeholders, with the commitment of visionary leaders playing a very important role in building a culture of innovation in the midst of educational transformation. Leadership can ensure that schools face future challenges and maximize technology to improve student learning outcomes. b) A conducive school culture is important for innovation and technological development in the world of education, school culture is interpreted as the quality of school life that continues to grow and develop based on a hard work ethic and certain values ​​​​held by the school. c) Resources as the fulfillment of the need for adequate resources are important so that innovation can be implemented effectively. Educational innovation strategies involve collaboration and involvement of stakeholders, such as teachers, students, parents, school administrators, and policy makers.

This study aims to identify the optimal model in the integration of philosophical disciplines in the structure of the educational program of “Public Administration” students, as well as explore the features of the management of educational strategies suitable for the training of civil servants. The main focus of this research is: 1) academic management strategies to overcome curriculum overlap due to the dominance of philosophical disciplines in public administration study programs; 2) adaptation of educational programs for public administration students to be in line with the needs of the world of work, both at national and international levels; 3) characteristics of internationalization of public administration education programs, especially in the context of academic mobility and adaptation of the Indonesian public administration system to global standards. This research uses the cultural-historical analysis approach, comparative method, structural-functional method, and expert evaluation to explore and analyze problems and develop solutions. The research findings show that the dominance of traditional philosophy courses in the curriculum is often ineffective in shaping the competencies needed in the world of work. The research identified three main challenges: saturation of the curriculum with theoretical courses, lack of connection between the curriculum and the practical needs of the working world, and low use of English in teaching key courses. To address these issues, this research proposes restructuring the curriculum through the integration of three disciplinary groups: applied logic, cultural studies, and applied political science. In addition, the implementation of a contextualized bilingual learning model is also considered as a solution to improve the relevance of the curriculum. The uniqueness of this article lies in its approach that combines philosophical studies with managerial strategies in curriculum design, complemented by empirical experiences from international and cross-institutional cooperation. This article offers a reinterpretation of the utilization of philosophy as a tool for the development of professional competence in public administration education, not just as an abstract worldview.

This study examines the application of the hermeneutical approach in Islamic studies from the perspective of contextual Islamic Religious Education (IRE). The problem underlying this research is the dominance of textual and normative learning patterns in Islamic education that are often disconnected from contemporary social and cultural realities. The study aims to describe the hermeneutic concepts of Fazlur Rahman’s “double movement” and Hans-Georg Gadamer’s “fusion of horizons” and to analyze their relevance in developing contextual IRE. This research employs a qualitative library research method by analyzing recent scientific literature (2021–2025) from national and international journals. The findings reveal that hermeneutics provides a methodological and philosophical foundation for transforming IRE from rote-based learning into reflective, dialogical, and contextual learning. This study concludes that hermeneutics can be used as a conceptual and practical framework to strengthen the relevance of Islamic education in addressing modern challenges. However, the study’s limitation lies in its theoretical nature, so further empirical research is recommended to test the effectiveness of hermeneutic-based pedagogical models in classroom settings.

Manajemen sumber daya manusia menjadi hal yang penting untuk dimiliki oleh setiap organisasi maupun perusahaan dalam berbagai bidang Baik buruknya kualitas sumber daya manusia juga merupakan faktor penentu kualitas organisasi tersebut. . Dalam bidang pendidikan, manajemen sumber daya manusia perlu melaksanakan fungsinya dengan baik agar dapat menghadirkan para guru, karyawan serta tenaga kependidikan yang berkualitas. Kualitas sumber daya manusia yang ada dalam suatu sekolah juga akan menghasilkan output yang berkualitas sesuai dengan visi sekolah. Manajemen sumber daya manusia di SDI Abu Dzar, Jombang, Tangerang Selatan menjalankan fungsinya melalui indikator perencanaan, rekrutmen dan seleksi, peningkatan kompetensi pegawai, pengembangan karir, penilaian kinerja, dan kompensasi. Pendekatan yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini yaitu kualitatif. Adapun implementasi manajemen sumber daya manusia di SDI Abu Dzar berdasarkan hasil analisis penelitian, sudah terlaksana dengan baik yang ditandai dengan terlaksananya fungsi manajemen sumber daya manusia. seperti adanya perencanaan, pengembangan karir, peningkatan kompetensi yang baik dan dalam hal kompensasi yang sangat menyejahterakan pegawai. Walaupun dari segi rekrutmen belum sesuai dengan ketentuan yang diakibatkan oeh beberapa factor, salah satunya banyaknya jumlah peserta didik baru yang tidak dapat diprediksi setiap tahunnya namun sedikitnya jumlah pelamar saat pembukaan rekrutmen guru. Maka itu dalam proses rekrutmen, jika ada yang tidak sesuai ketentuan masih bisa diberi kesempatan. Manajemen sumber daya manusia menjadi hal yang penting untuk dimiliki oleh setiap organisasi maupun perusahaan dalam berbagai bidang Baik buruknya kualitas sumber daya manusia juga merupakan faktor penentu kualitas organisasi tersebut. . Dalam bidang pendidikan, manajemen sumber daya manusia perlu melaksanakan fungsinya dengan baik agar dapat menghadirkan para guru, karyawan serta tenaga kependidikan yang berkualitas. Kualitas sumber daya manusia yang ada dalam suatu sekolah juga akan menghasilkan output yang berkualitas sesuai dengan visi sekolah. Manajemen sumber daya manusia di SDI Abu Dzar, Jombang, Tangerang Selatan menjalankan fungsinya melalui indikator perencanaan, rekrutmen dan seleksi, peningkatan kompetensi pegawai, pengembangan karir, penilaian kinerja, dan kompensasi. Pendekatan yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini yaitu kualitatif. 

Kasus korupsi di Indonesia kian hari semakin meningkat, dikutip pada Suarajakarta.id menyatakan bahwa  korupsi di Indonesia semakin memburuk hingga mencapai 58%  Hal tersebut menjadikan lambat tahun korupsi sebagai budaya di Indonesia dan akan sulit untuk diberantas. Dalam artikel ini akan membahas pengimplementasian pendidikan anti korupsi melalui program pusat edukasi antikorupsi di Sekolah Dasar. Dalam program pusat edukasi antikorupsi yang disediakan oleh pemerintah ini kepada sekolah dinilai cukup efektif dalam membantu pendidik melaksanakan pendidikan anti korupsi. Dengan adanya pendidikan anti korupsi melalui program ini diharapkan dapat menciptakan manusia yang memiliki akhlak yang baik, pengetahuan yang luas, kesadaran pada diri sendiri akan buruknya melakukan tindakan korupsi.