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Islamic boarding schools (pondok pesantren) play a crucial role as educational institutions in shaping the character and academic quality of students. However, financial management in these institutions, especially in handling student funds, often faces challenges such as manual record-keeping, transparency issues, and process inefficiency. Therefore, this study aims to design a Smart System as a technological solution for managing student finances at Pondok Modern Daarul Abror. This system is expected to enhance financial administrative efficiency, improve recording accuracy, and provide easy access to financial information for students and the school management. The research methods used include needs analysis, system design, and system testing. The findings indicate that implementing a smart financial system in Islamic boarding schools not only accelerates administrative processes but also increases financial transparency, thus supporting efforts to improve the quality of services and education in the school.

This study aims to analyze school financial management, focusing on sources of financing and accountability mechanisms in educational institutions. Through the literature study method, this study explores various important aspects related to school financial administration, including the diversity of funding sources, the role of financial managers, and the accountability measures needed to ensure the transparent and efficient use of funds. The findings show that effective financial management has a great influence on the quality of education. Additionally, the study identifies the challenges schools face in financial management, providing valuable insights for policymakers, educators, and administrators seeking to improve financial practices in schools. The results of this research are expected to contribute to the development of a more comprehensive conceptual framework on school financial management in Indonesia.

SMA Dr. Soetomo Surabaya is one of the private high schools in Surabaya that has a vision to create a school with a religious, nationalistic, independent, high-achieving and global perspective. SMA Dr. Soetomo Surabaya has around 50 teachers and education personnel and 654 active students in the odd semester of 2024/2025. To improve the quality of teachers and the learning process at school, SMA Dr. Soetomo sent 33 teachers to learn about creating learning media using the Canva application. This application is a platform for creativity in managing learning content in various forms, such as power points. There are many templates from power points that have been provided in the Canva application that can be selected by teachers to support the creation of learning media. Teachers can innovate in arranging power point components, inserting supporting components such as images/audio/video/ animation to attract students' attention. The results of participant feedback at the end of the training showed that 97,8% Teachers can understand the material given and trainers can provide innovative learning media solutions according to the current needs of students.

This study aims to: (1) To find out how the process of developing Artculate Storyline media based on the Scientific model on theme 4 clean and healthy living can be applied to grade II students of SD Persatuan Amal Bakti 22 Patumbak. (2) To find out how feasible the Artculate Storyline media based on the Scientific model on theme 4 clean and healthy living can be applied to grade II students of SD Persatuan Amal Bakti 22 Patumbak. This study is a type of research and development with reference to the ADDIE model which stands for Analyze, Design, Development, Implementation, Evaluation. The instrument used to collect data is a questionnaire. The data analysis technique is descriptive qualitative and quantitative. The results of the validation of the responses of grade II teachers can be seen that the quality of the articulate storyline media on the theme of clean and healthy living gets a percentage of 85%. The results of the assessment validation by media experts get 96% of 13 statements. The results of the assessment validation by material experts get a score of 95% of 10 statements. The results of the student response assessment validation get 95% of 8 statements. The developed articulate storyline can be applied as an initial step for the teaching and learning process in schools, thus the articulate storyline on the theme of clean and healthy living shows very valid or very feasible criteria.

Considering that Indonesian education is currently still lagging behind many other countries. Efforts must be made immediately to improve education standards in Indonesia in order to have equal competitiveness with other countries. So that all schools must carry out accreditation as a guarantee of quality. Aims to analyze the role of school accreditation as an effective evaluation tool for improving the quality of education in Indonesia. This research is categorized into literature research which is a series of studies related to library data collection methods through various information. The National Accreditation Board for Madrasah Schools (BAN-SM) is one of the accreditation institutions in Indonesia. In general, the flow of accreditation mechanisms can be implemented through target setting, visitation, validation, verification and determination of results and accreditation certificates. Schools also carry out accreditation follow-up as evaluation material for the development of the school. There are also several challenges and obstacles to accreditation along with solutions that can be taken. Quality assurance of education is very important to ensure quality education as an effort to produce quality human resources. Therefore, it is very important to carry out school accreditation as a strategic step to maintain the quality of education that is evenly distributed throughout the country.

This study explores the implementation of the Internal Quality Assurance System (IQAS) at the junior high school level (SMP/MTs) through a literature review. The research aims to analyze the application of IQAS in achieving the Eight National Education Standards (NES). A qualitative descriptive method was employed, utilizing a literature study approach and data sourced from relevant journals, books, and policy documents. The findings indicate that implementing IQAS positively impacts the quality of learning and school management, supported by factors such as school leadership, stakeholder collaboration, and the availability of infrastructure. However, challenges remain, including limited understanding among educators and staff, inadequate facilities, and insufficient financial support. The study concludes that the success of IQAS implementation relies on the collaboration of all stakeholders and continuous evaluation. Recommendations include enhancing awareness of IQAS, strengthening human resource capacity, and optimizing the use of infrastructure.

The goal of this community dedication program is to enhance the quality of scientific articles written in SD N.2 Bangsri Purwantoro Wonogiri, with the aim of publishing them in the indexed journal Sinta. The main problems faced were the lack of knowledge of teachers about the quality of scientific articles, the importance of scientific work in IPTEK's growth, and the significance of the author's reputation in indexed journals. The dedication methods used include training, workshops, seminars, and mentoring. Training and workshops are held on a regular basis with the involvement of experts and practitioners of scientific writing. Seminars and discussions feature relevant case studies to enhance the understanding of participants. Program performance evaluation is carried out through periodic monitoring, qualitative and quantitative assessments, as well as results analysis. Program sustainability strategies include sustainable capacity development, mentoring and support, collaboration and networking, and program evaluation and adaptation. The results of this program showed an improvement in the knowledge and skills of teachers in writing scientific articles, as well as an increase in the number of articles submitted and received by Sinta-indexed journals. In conclusion, the program has improved the quality of writing scientific articles in SD N.2 Bangsri Purwantoro Wonogiri and has made a positive contribution to the development of IPTEK in the school environment. Thus, the program is expected to be a model for other schools in improving the quality of scientific articles and publications in indexed journals. 

Educational leadership plays a crucial role in achieving high-performing schools, particularly in the context of the demand for holistic improvement in educational quality. Educational leadership acts as a catalyst in creating a conducive learning environment, directing school management effectively, and motivating all school stakeholders to achieve shared goals. This study aims to examine the concepts, fundamental principles, and implementation of effective educational leadership in managing high-performing schools. Additionally, this research analyzes the supporting and inhibiting factors in the application of educational leadership and proposes strategies to overcome the challenges encountered. The method employed is a literature review to gather relevant data and information. The findings indicate that effective educational leadership significantly contributes to enhancing teacher motivation and performance, fostering a positive school culture, and optimizing student achievement. These findings underscore the importance of active educational leadership in adopting innovative and adaptive strategies to create outstanding and competitive schools.

Al-Ishlah Islamic Boarding School implements the Muadalah Kulliyatul Muballighien Al-Islamiyah (KMI) program which aims to produce muballigh who not only master religious knowledge but are also competent in da'wah and education. The program seeks to align the pesantren curriculum with the formal curriculum to ensure the quality of education is equivalent to formal educational institutions. This study aims to evaluate the curriculum management of the Muadalah program in the pesantren, focusing on the process of curriculum planning, implementation, organization, and evaluation. The method used is a qualitative approach with a case study, which involves interviews and direct observation. The results showed that Al-Ishlah Islamic Boarding School has integrated the pesantren curriculum with the national curriculum, as well as implemented relevant learning methods, such as tahfidz and yellowIslamic classic books, to equip students with in-depth religious knowledge and da'wah skills in accordance with the challenges of the times. However, challenges in the management of human resources and educational facilities still need attention to improve the effectiveness of this program.

To create interactive and meaningful learning, educators must possess effective communication skills. The purpose of this article is to improve the communication skills of teachers at one of the high schools in Bandung Regency. This community service activity uses a training and mentoring method based on practice along with qualitative evaluation. The results of the activity show that teachers have gained a better understanding of effective communication techniques and how to use them in classroom management. In addition, students showed a positive response to the changes made by the teacher. In addition, this article discusses the role of activities in improving the quality of education at the upper secondary level.

This research is entitled "Analysis of language errors in persuasive speech texts for class 9J students at SMPN 9 Tasikmalaya". The aim of this research is to find out language errors in persuasive texts. The approach used in this research is a qualitative descriptive approach. The data used in the research are words in persuasive texts that experience errors in aspects of phonology, morphology and spelling. The technique used in this research is the listening and note-taking technique. This listening technique is used to obtain data by reading and listening to the use of language in the form of speech texts written by students, then the note-taking technique, namely writing down errors in the speech texts written by students. The results of the research show that the types of language errors that are most often found are errors in word usage, word selection and sentence construction that do not comply with correct Indonesian language rules. Factors causing this error include students' lack of understanding of language rules, as well as the influence of informal, everyday language habits. It's hoped that this research can provide insight into teaching Indonesian in schools, especially in improving the quality of students' written persuasive texts..

This research examines the influence of the existence of zoned schools on equal access to education in Malang district. The problems in this research are the pros and cons of school principals, teachers, parents and students regarding the school zoning system in Malang district. Based on research conducted by researchers, many school principals, teachers, parents and students do not agree with the existence of a school zoning system. Because students who excel and are competent do not get favorite schools to support their long-term careers. On the other hand, from the teacher side, teachers are very depressed and stressed because they find so few talented and high-quality students in the learning process at school. This research uses qualitative methods in the form of interviews with school principals, teachers, parents and students in the school environment. The research results prove that in the absence of an educational zoning system in Indonesia, you will find many students who excel and excel in elementary, middle and high school. Because with the student zoning system there tends to be no competition between students and other students. However, this has led to a decline in the quality of education in Indonesia through the school zoning system.    

Improving the quality of Human Resources (HR) is a major challenge in facing global competition. Education as the main means of improving the quality of HR in Indonesia is still faced with the problem of inequality of access and quality between regions. This inequality causes disparities in educational development between urban and remote areas. This study focuses on grouping provinces in Indonesia based on aspects of educational development in 2023, using cluster analysis. Secondary data from the Central Statistics Agency (BPS) is used as the basis for analysis, including variables of average length of schooling, Gross Participation Rate (APK), Pure Participation Rate (APM), number of senior high schools, and community literacy development index. This study uses hierarchical and non-hierarchical cluster analysis methods to group provinces in Indonesia. The results of the hierarchical cluster analysis using the average linkage method show the most optimal cluster with the formation of three clusters. The first cluster consists of 31 provinces, the second cluster consists of 2 provinces, and the third cluster consists of 1 province. Data characteristics show large variations in the number of senior high schools and relative homogeneity in the average length of schooling between provinces.

This research aims to determine the effectiveness of contextual learning approaches in subjects. Social Sciences (IPS) in Elementary Schools/Madrasah Ibtidaiyah based on literature review. The contextual learning approach is considered relevant because it allows students to connect lesson material with everyday life experiences, thereby improving students' understanding and critical thinking skills. The method used in this research is a literature study, where researchers collect and analyze various literature sources related to contextual learning and its application in social studies learning. These sources include books, scientific journals, and previous research that supports contextual learning theory and practice. The results of the literature review show that a contextual learning approach can increase student engagement, understanding of the material, as well as critical and analytical thinking skills. The contextual learning approach, based on evidence from the reviewed literature, is effective in improving learning outcomes and student involvement in social studies learning in SD/MI. Thus, this approach can be one of the recommended learning strategies to improve the quality of education in elementary schools.

Students reading interest is a crucial factor in enhancing the quality of education. However, the lack of structured data makes it challenging to identify specific patterns of reading interest. This study aims to implement a data mining method using the Naive Bayes algorithm to analyze students' reading interest at SMP Negeri 2 Palembang's library. The data used includes book borrowing history, types of books, and library visit frequency over one semester. The analysis results indicate that the Naive Bayes method achieves an accuracy rate of 80% in classifying reading interest based on predetermined categories. These findings are expected to assist the school in designing more effective literacy programs.  

This research was motivated by the problem of children's lack of religious ability in time management, especially in terms of not wasting time, making good use of time, and providing an example to their children. The aim of this research is to find out whether forming a disciplined character by praying on time has an effect or not. The research methods used in this article are qualitative and quantitative research methods. In this research, we will use several steps to obtain relevant data. First, determining the research location will be carried out in several schools in representative areas. This location selection aims to obtain diverse data and reflect different conditions. The research concludes that the result of this article is to form a disciplined character in children through the habit of praying on time, which is very effective and efficient. And in fact, when children manage their own time, they show signs of discipline. This is proof that praying on time is related to a person's quality.

Madrasah plays an important role as a place to pass on the values of ahl al-sunnah wa al-jama'ah. Madrasah has the same status as general educational institutions and has the characteristics of the Islamic religion. The increasing phenomenon of juvenile delinquency and the declining quality of student character, strengthening the function of education as a character builder has re-emerged and become an urgent and inevitable demand. The purpose of this community service is to launch a national character education movement starting from early childhood education to college. This launch is expected to overcome the problem of low student character. The method used in community service activities with systematic, structured, measurable stages, and real results of the activities carried out, namely observation, orientation, introduction of materials, implementation, and evaluation. The results of community service, character education is important to be given to students because the formation of a child's character is obtained in the school environment. This service has a positive impact on students of MtS Nurul Huda Mendalo because students are able to understand the importance of Character Education being applied in social life. Students are able to provide examples of the application of Character Education after the material for developing Character Education is given. Through this activity, students can learn that character education is not only provided at the MtS level, but is provided up to the tertiary education level.

In practice, the Cooperative Education Unit (SPK) does not provide the same space for every Indonesian citizen to get a quality education. SPK has becomea practice of educational capitalism that further widens the gap between one person and another  and  eliminates  the  principle  of  justice  where everyone has the right to equal opportunities for education. The  method  used  in  this  study  is  normative  legal  research that uses three approaches, namely the legislative approach, the case approach, andthe conceptual approach. With the analysis using the perspective of critical law and the theory of  Justice  John  Rawls.  The  result  of  this  study  is  a  policy recommendation  so  that  the  Cooperative  Education  Unit (SPK) school policy as a product of government policy in the education area contained in Permendikbud No. 31 of 2024 should be reviewed, corrected and returned to be a policy in accordance with national education goals. In order to be in line with the constitutional mandate to educate the life of the nation and to provide space or access to every citizen to get his or her constitutional right to education.  

This research is entitled The Effectiveness of School Operational Assistance Fund Management in Improving the Quality of Education (Case Study at SD Negeri Danau Ina Oesapa). The purpose of this study is to analyze the management of school operational assistance funds at Lake Ina Oesapa State Elementary School in improving the quality of education, which includes the planning, implementation, and evaluation stages. This study uses a descriptive qualitative approach, while the type of research used in this study is a descriptive case study research. The results of the study show that SD Negeri Danau Ina Oesapa in the effectiveness of the management of school operational assistance funds (BOS) in improving the quality of education can be said to be effective. This can be seen from the first, the planning for the management of BOS funds at SD Negeri Ina Oesapa begins by compiling RKAS based on needs and in accordance with the components of BOS fund financing to improve the quality of education. Second, the implementation of BOS fund management at SD Negeri Ina Oesapa is adjusted to the RKAS which has been determined to improve the quality of education and in accordance with the BOS fund guidelines. Third, the evaluation of the management of BOS funds at SD Negeri Ina Oesapa is carried out by the principal and the government (Kupang City Education and Culture Office), the evaluation is carried out at the end of each year to correct errors in the management of BOS funds. Even so, there are still inhibiting factors in the management of school operational assistance (BOS) funds, namely, the disbursement of funds often experiences delays in BOS funds, schools are limited in making heavy repairs so that schools are still experiencing a shortage of rooms, and some students whose names are not readable in financial data. It is recommended that the central government needs to accelerate the distribution of BOS funds so that it is on time. Schools are expected to continue to develop facilities and infrastructure.

Rotating Task Program to Replace Memorization Nadzam Stickers to Instill Responsibility Values ​​in Students of At-Taroqqi Karongan Sampang Islamic Boarding School is an effort to shape the character of students through responsibility for memorization of nadzam in the Islamic boarding school. In implementing this activity, students are given the task of rotating to replace memorization nadzam stickers every week which is a symbol of strengthening memorization and discipline. This program aims to instill the values ​​of responsibility, discipline, and cooperation between students, while improving the quality of memorization of nadzam as part of religious education at At-Taroqqi Islamic Boarding School. This activity is expected to have a positive impact on the development of students' character, strengthen their attachment to the values ​​of the Islamic boarding school, and increase their success in memorizing and studying nadzam. The implementation of this program involves supervision from the Islamic boarding school supervisor and active participation from students in every process. Through this program, it is expected that students can develop maturity, a sense of responsibility, and a disciplined attitude that will be useful for their lives in the future.