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This study examines the paradox of adolescents dropping out of formal education in Baros Village, Brebes Regency, where short-term economic pressures perpetuate structural poverty and hinder upward social mobility. The study aims to unravel the local sociocultural dynamics mediating the decision to drop out of school, filling a gap in the existing literature that has focused too heavily on macroeconomic factors. Using a qualitative case-study design, the research involved eight key informants through in-depth interviews, participant observation, and document analysis. Data were analyzed using the Miles, Huberman, and Saldana interactive model to ensure validity through source triangulation. Findings reveal three typologies of vulnerability: sudden shocks, chronic structural poverty, and dependence on the informal economy. The decision to drop out of school is driven by the high opportunity costs of adolescent labor, the burden of hidden costs, and a low perceived return on investment in education. Parents construct education as a "tertiary luxury" and children as "strategic economic assets," creating what is termed "contextual survival rationality." This phenomenon indicates that dropping out of school is not merely a passive consequence of poverty but rather a calculated adaptive strategy for survival. Consequently, the cycle of intergenerational poverty persists because education is viewed as a threat to household economic stability rather than a way out, thus requiring policy interventions that are not merely charitable but also structural and aimed at changing families' perceptions of economic values.

The phenomenon of children not attending school in Situhiang Village is still a serious problem that has an impact on the social, emotional, and sustainable development of children's education. This service program aims to design and implement mentoring based on the Asset Based Community Development (ABCD) approach by involving parents, teachers, and the community as the main subjects in overcoming the causes of children not attending school. The ABCD method is used through the stages of asset mapping, expectation formulation, strategy design, action plan determination, and implementation of continuous mentoring. The results of the activity showed that the main causes of school absenteeism were related to children's negative experiences, family economic conditions, and social environmental pressures. Mentoring has succeeded in increasing parental awareness, strengthening community support, and creating a safer, more comfortable, and child-friendly learning environment. This program also fosters the collective commitment of residents to maintain the sustainability of education through the formation of education care groups. These findings confirm that community empowerment through an asset-based approach is effective in reducing children's risk of school dropouts, increasing primary education participation, and encouraging children's social inclusion in the community.

This study aims to describe the main factors causing children in Perumaan Village, East Alok District to drop out of school, as well as the efforts made to overcome this problem. A descriptive qualitative method was used. This research was conducted in Parumaan Village, East Alok District, from February 12 to February 28, 2025, because there are still children who drop out of school in Parumaan Village. The data sources in this study are primary and secondary data sources. Data was obtained through in-depth interviews, field observations, and documentation. After collection, the data was analyzed following these steps: Data Collection, Data Reduction, Data Presentation, Conclusion Drawing, and Verification.The results of the study show that the main causes of children dropping out of school can be divided into two factors, namely internal and external. Internal factors include lack of parental attention, economic conditions, and low interest in learning among children. Meanwhile, external factors include an unsupportive social environment, the influence of promiscuity, and low levels of parental education. These findings show that children tend to lose their educational direction when support from their families and surrounding environment is minimal. To address this issue, several efforts have been made, such as raising awareness about the importance of education by the village government, providing economic assistance such as scholarships and KIP (Indonesian Smart Card), and involving the community through mutual cooperation and mentoring. This study recommends strengthening collaboration between families, schools, the government, and the community to create a conducive and sustainable educational environment.

This study aims to determine the effect of BOS Fund (School Operational Assistance Fund) allocation on reducing the student dropout rate at SMP Negeri 1 Mananggu, Boalemo Regency The study employed a quantitative approach using a causal associative research method The data consisted of primary data obtained from questionnaires distributed to students who had dropped out of SMP Negeri 1 Mananggu The sample size for this study was 55 respondents, selected using a purposive sampling technique Data analysis was performed using simple linear regression analysis with the assistance of the SPSS 21 program. The results of this study indicate a positive and significant effect of BOS Fund allocation on the reduction of the student dropout rate at SMP Negeri 1 Mananggu, therefore, the hypothesis is accepted The results show a correlation coefficient (R) value interpreted as indicating a very strong effect. The coefficient of determination (R-square) value shows that the percentage of the effect of variable X (BOS Fund Allocation) on variable Y (Reduction in Dropout Rate) is 87.2%

The phenomenon of school dropout remains a serious issue in Indonesia’s education system, particularly in urban poor areas such as Kampung Petukangan, East Jakarta. This study aims to understand how poverty, both in its absolute and relative forms, contributes to children's decisions to leave school, as well as how the education system plays a role in reproducing social inequality. Using a qualitative approach with in-depth interviews and limited participant observation, the research was conducted with five informants, consisting of school dropouts and their parents. The analysis draws on Pierre Bourdieu’s theoretical concepts, including habitus, capital, field, symbolic violence, and social reproduction. The findings indicate that dropping out of school is not merely an individual decision, but the result of a complex interaction between economic structures, the habitus of poor families, a lack of social and cultural capital, and symbolic mechanisms within the education system that subtly exclude disadvantaged children. Instead of serving as a tool for social mobility, school functions as an arena that reproduces class inequality across generations.

The implemetation of this service activity aims to facilitate and assist Marind Papuan children and Marind dropout children to learn the use of English in a fun, interactive and appropriate way for children, train Marind-Papuan children and dropouts to be able to write, read as well as develop their abilities to develop and advance so that they can speak English by using the Bivak Pintar (Pondok) facility which will be used for this activity. This service was carried out at theWasur Kampung, Merauke Distrik. The duration is 7a week through the application of theory and practice with a total number of participants of 35 people. This service is carried out in the form of workshops, training and mentoring., while the methods used in this activity are: (1) provide a handbook that is used during activities that contain material to be studied; (2) providing material, namely providing basic material according to their abilities so that it can help children grow their English learning skills until they understand; (3) provide exercises by explaining and explaining the material after that make questions about the vocabulary that has been explained. The expected results of this dedication are: (1) increased knowledge and understanding of indigenous Papuan children who have dropped out of school about the importance of learning English, and how it can be used in the world of work; (2) improved English writing and reading skills for indigenous Papuan children dropping out of school;

The implemetation of this service activity aims to facilitate and assist Marind Papuan children and Marind dropout children to learn the use of English in a fun, interactive and appropriate way for children, train Marind-Papuan children and dropouts to be able to write, read as well as develop their abilities to develop and advance so that they can speak English by using the Bivak Pintar (Pondok) facility which will be used for this activity. This service was carried out at theWasur Kampung, Merauke Distrik. The duration is 7a week through the application of theory and practice with a total number of participants of 35 people. This service is carried out in the form of workshops, training and mentoring., while the methods used in this activity are: (1) provide a handbook that is used during activities that contain material to be studied; (2) providing material, namely providing basic material according to their abilities so that it can help children grow their English learning skills until they understand; (3) provide exercises by explaining and explaining the material after that make questions about the vocabulary that has been explained. The expected results of this dedication are: (1) increased knowledge and understanding of indigenous Papuan children who have dropped out of school about the importance of learning English, and how it can be used in the world of work; (2) improved English writing and reading skills for indigenous Papuan children dropping out of school;

This community service activity aims to introduce the advantages of Madrasah Ibtidaiyah (MI) compared to Elementary Schools (SD) and the Paket A Program, particularly in the context of student learning and character development. Madrasah Ibtidaiyah excels in the integration of religious and general education, supporting the holistic development of student character. Based on various studies, including the development of gamification-based literacy media in MI and the internalization of multicultural values in MI, MI has proven to be more effective in instilling important religious and social values at an early age. While the Paket A Program provides educational opportunities for school dropouts, it does not directly accommodate religious education as MI does. The advantages of MI are also reflected in the development of wahdatul ulum-based teaching materials and interactive e-modules to improve science skills, which demonstrate a more innovative approach to teaching and align with 21st-century learning principles. Therefore, this activity aims to increase public understanding of MI's advantages in shaping student character, skills, and socio-economic intelligence, while emphasizing the importance of religious education in supporting the moral and ethical development of children.

This study investigates the factors influencing the utilization of adolescent health services among school dropout adolescents in the Sakra subdistrict of East Lombok, Indonesia. Employing a mixed-methods approach, the research combines quantitative data from structured questionnaires with qualitative insights gathered through in-depth interviews. A total of 37 school dropout adolescents, aged 14-19 years, were purposively sampled to participate in the study. The findings from this study underscore the multifaceted factors influencing school dropout adolescents' access to health services in the Sakra subdistrict of East Lombok regency. The six predictors highlighted the importance of knowledge, family support, distance, the role of health professionals, and the recognition of health needs in shaping adolescents' engagement with health services. Addressing these interconnected factors through a comprehensive approach can promote health equity and improve the overall well-being of school dropout adolescents, contributing to healthier communities in the long run.

Riau Province Regional Regulation No. 12 of 2013 concerning the Implementation of Government Education stipulates the 12-Year Learning Obligation. The Pekanbaru City Education Office is an agency authorized to take care of government affairs in the field of education starting from the PAUD, SD, and SMP levels in Pekanbaru City. But in reality there are still problems in the field of education in Pekanbaru City such as school dropouts. This study aims to describe how the implementation of the duties and functions of the Pekanbaru City Education Office in handling dropouts and describe the inhibiting factors in the implementation of the duties and functions of the Pekanbaru City Education Office in handling dropouts. This research uses the theory of administrative functions according to Oey Liang Lee, namely administrative functions consisting of Planning, Organizing, Coordinating, Implementing and Supervising. This research uses descriptive qualitative methods. The data analysis used is data reduction, data presentation and conclusion drawing. The results of this study indicate that the implementation of the duties and functions of the Pekanbaru City Education Office seen from the indicators of planning and organizing has gone well, while from the indicators of implementation, coordination and supervision has not been maximized due to several inhibiting factors such as the lack of training or coaching conducted for educators in SKB, lack of facilities and infrastructure in the activities of the SKB. lack of facilities and infrastructure in the activities of the equivalency education program, coordination meetings that have not been carried out regularly and supervision that has not reached the supervision standards of the Education Office.

Wringintelu Village, located in Puger District, Jember Regency, is a notable tobacco-producing area, facing significant challenges related to child involvement in hazardous work within the tobacco agriculture sector. The health risks for these children include Green Tobacco Sickness (GTS), alongside adverse effects on their education, such as school dropouts. To address this issue, a service program focused on ecoprint training was conducted by 16 students from Collaborative KKN #3 in partnership with the Wringintelu Village Children's Forum (FAD). The program aims to equip children with alternative skills through ecoprint training, using natural materials to produce handicrafts with marketable value, while reducing their reliance on tobacco-related jobs. The program's methods included socialization and hands-on ecoprint-making workshops, attended by 28 members of the FAD Wringintelu. This activity not only raises awareness of the dangers of working in the tobacco sector but also provides new skills that can support the economic sustainability of both children and their families. The participants' ecoprint products demonstrated market potential, offering safer and healthier economic opportunities. The success of this program highlights the importance of collaboration between communities and educational institutions, both formal and non-formal, in creating sustainable solutions to protect children from dangerous labor and support their rights optimally.

This study aims to determine the social behavior and factors that cause children to drop out of school in the community of Paleran Village, Umbulsari District, Jember Regency. The research conducted is socio-cultural research that uses descriptive qualitative and quantitative research methods by determining the sample through Purposive Sampling technique by selecting several informants who have criteria determined by the researcher, namely knowing about the Social Behavior of School Dropouts. The results showed that the factors that cause children to drop out of school in the community of Paleran Village, Umbulsari District, Jember Regency most children choose to work or continue their education at the Islamic Boarding School. In addition, other factors such as children's interest and motivation to enthusiasm for learning are lacking, early marriage and death and family economic factors also so that the child cannot continue his education.

This research aims to determine the study of the phenomenon of children dropping out of school at SMA Negeri 2 Muara Badak, Kutai Kartenegara Regency. This type of research is descriptive qualitative. The focus of this research is to determine the phenomenon of female students dropping out of school at SMA Negeri 2 Muara Badak and the school's efforts to deal with female students dropping out of school at SMA Negeri 2 Muara Badak. The data collection techniques used were observation, interviews and documentation. The data analysis techniques used are data reduction, data display, data presentation and drawing conclusions.The results of this research show that the factors causing children to drop out of school at SMA Negeri 2 Muara Badak are categorized based on internal and external factors. Low internal factors include motivation and lack of understanding of the importance of education, intelligence and learning disorders, as well as lack of discipline regarding time. Meanwhile, external factors are caused by teachers who are angry, fierce and like to curse, and there is a lack of family support to help these children overcome their problems at school.

This program aims to reduce the percentage of school dropouts in border islands. Through this program, researchers created an educational environment by involving students of the Study Program Student Association (HMPS). This program was held every Saturday in Wakarleli, Maluku Barat Daya, during October 2023 - November 2023 involving around 20 children in various age categories and around 5-10 students at each meeting. The method used in this activity is descriptive method. The activities supporting the program are educational games which are implemented at the beginning and at the end of the meeting, the introduction of letters and numbers, and counting activities. The results of evaluations and interviews show that this program can increase children's confidence levels, train their communication skills, patience, tolerance, and helping attitudes between children. In addition to the great benefits for the children, this program also provides huge benefits for the students and lecturers involved. For students, this program is considered to increase their creativity in making learning media. Where this skill is a much needed skill, especially for students of the Mathematics Education and PGSD Study Programs. In addition, for students of the Law Study Program, this activity can also foster sensitivity in society and improve their communication skills which are also needed in their future profession. In general, in this program students are trained to work together, socialize and build their confidence to be in public.

The phenomenon of adolescents dropping out of school from year to year is still common and many are found to be the main factor caused by economic problems, therefore the increasing number of dropouts and neglected adolescents created social institutions to accommodate or accommodate people who really need and undergo empowerment. The place of research implementation is the Taruna Jaya 1 Tebet Youth Development Social Institution, South Jakarta. The purpose of this study was to determine the implementation of empowerment implemented by PSBR and to find out how culinary skills can increase the independence of adolescents who drop out of school. The type of research used is qualitative by collecting data in the form of interviews, observation, and documentation. The results of this study are in the form of independence through culinary skills experienced by teenage dropouts who have undergone a rehabilitation period at the Youth Development Social Center. The conclusion of this study is that the empowerment carried out by Bina Remaja Social Institution to accommodate socially troubled adolescents, especially adolescents who drop out of school, is very good and in accordance with the objectives. Suggestions for Catering Skills are to build more cooperation with outside parties so that the program runs optimally.      

Darsono Village is a village located in Arjasa District, Jember Regency, East Java. The economic condition in Darsono Village is relatively low and exacerbated by low literacy skills. Darsono Village has several potentials, such as empty land, beautiful village atmosphere and various facilities in the village.  Therefore, we carry out a service program that focuses on improving the quality of formal education through the program "Edu Nature Park: Creative Education Vehicle as a Means of Improving the Life Skills of Elementary School Students with Natural Nuances in Darsono Village, Jember Regency". Edu Nature Park is a fun educational program that refers to nature in Darsono Village. The problem in Darsono Village is that there are still cases of school dropouts due to economic factors and underage marriages to the low interest in reading by the community. The majority of children in Darsono Village often use their time by playing. The method of empowering rural communities is carried out in full in the field (offline) using the PRA (Participatory Rural Appraisal) method.