The lack of critical thinking skills among students is one of the major issues in modern education systems. This study aims to analyze the weaknesses of traditional education systems that fail to provide space for the development of students' critical thinking skills and explore the relevance of Ivan Illich's critical education approach. This research employs a qualitative method with a literature review approach to understand Illich's Deschooling Society concept and connect it to educational phenomena in Indonesia, such as the Merdeka Curriculum, homeschooling, and project-based schools. The findings show that Illich's critical education approach can be applied to modern education systems to create more inclusive, flexible, and empowering learning environments. Illich's learning webs concept is relevant for enhancing student engagement in learning and building their critical thinking abilities. This study recommends educational reform that focuses on individual empowerment, creativity development, and improving analytical skills to face global challenges.

Jambi batik has certain characteristics, its motifs or designs are related to the richness of culture and nature by reflecting Jambi's social/culture, depicting Jambi's resources and having historical value. One of them is in Merangin Regency, especially in Muara Jernih Village, Tabir Ulu District. The UP2K PKK Team of Muara Jernih Village took steps to explore local wisdom by producing batik. The batik they produce has its own regional uniqueness with the Kepayang Mabuk batik motif, Lukah Enjab Tigo batik and the Tugu Perjuangan Perang Bukit Palumun batik. This batik has begun to be widely liked and worn by residents, this will certainly be a high economic value for the PKK mothers of Muara Jernih Village who dare to take creative steps to explore the potential of the region into a productive business. However, in its development there are several problems that become obstacles in producing and introducing the existence of the batik. The identified problems concern capital, production management, labor and batik marketing. This is where the importance of increasing productivity lies. Productivity is the main goal in industrial activities. Productivity reflects public awareness of the impact of productivity on economic growth, living standards, and competitiveness. This is what drives the PPM Team from FEB UNJA to conduct a Productivity Improvement Training for the UP2K PKK Team in Introducing Batik Khas Muara Jernih Village, Tabir Ulu District, Merangin Regency, because one form of village economic development is by developing the potential and local wisdom of the village.

The community of Keban Agung Village faces significant challenges related to social welfare and religious engagement. Despite the central role of the mosque as a community hub, participation in religious activities and access to social programs remain limited. This study aimed to enhance social welfare and religious commitment through a mosque-based community service program. The program included activities such as religious competitions, educational support, health services, and social welfare initiatives. A participatory approach was employed, involving local residents and mosque management in the design and implementation of activities. Data were collected through direct observation, interviews, and documentation, and were analyzed descriptively. The results indicated a marked improvement in community participation in religious and social activities, contributing to both social cohesion and spiritual growth. The study highlights the importance of mosque-centered initiatives in addressing community needs and fostering a stronger sense of collective well-being.

Household waste management in urban areas is a complex environmental challenge due to the increasing volume of waste each year. Poorly managed waste has the potential to cause environmental issues, such as water, soil, and air pollution, as well as health impacts on the community. This Community Service Program (PKM) aims to provide training in processing household waste into economically valuable products for urban communities in Baguala District, Ambon City. The training activities encompass various stages, from education on waste sorting, techniques for processing organic waste into compost, to processing inorganic waste into crafts and recycled products with market value. Through this training, it is hoped that the community will understand the importance of sustainable waste management and be able to utilize household waste as an additional source of income. The results of the activities show that participants are able to process household waste into economically valuable products, such as compost and recycled crafts. This program not only contributes to reducing urban waste but also supports community economic empowerment through a circular economy approach.

The PC FEST 2024 Campus Website Competition successfully combined competitive and educational elements in order to enhance students' skills and creativity in web design and development. With wide participation from various universities in Indonesia, this competition highlighted the importance of responsive, informative, and interactive websites as digital representations of educational institutions. Through a series of intensive workshops, seminars, and mentoring sessions, participants were trained in the technical and aesthetic aspects of website creation, including coding, SEO, and multimedia integration. The competition focused on the practical application of the theory learned, with teams competing to create websites that were not only visually appealing but also functional and user-friendly. Evaluations from judges who are experts in the fields of information technology and web design provided valuable feedback for participants, allowing them to hone and refine their work further. The results of the competition showed significant progress in participants' skills and opened new insights into the potential use of digital technology in education. The competition not only showcased students' creativity and innovation, but also encouraged continued growth and development in the field of educational technology.

MTs Ma’arif Ponorogo menyadari akan pentingnya pemanfaatan teknologi dalam proses pembelajaran. Hal ini akan berdampak pada hasil belajar siswa. Tetapi semua guru di sekolah tersebut belum mampu memanfaatkan teknologi dalam pembelajara. Oleh sebab itu, diperlukan kegiatan sosialisasi dan pelatihan pemanfaatan Moodle untuk guru-guru di MTs Ma’arif Ponorogo. Kegiatan ini, bertujuan untuk meningkatkan ketrampilan guru-guru dalam mengoperasikan aplikasi Moodle. Dengan demikian, maka akan tercipta pembelajaran uang menarik dan inovatif. Kegiatan pengabdian ini dilakukan di MTs Ma’arif Ponorogo yang terdiri dari 20 orang guru. Metode yang digunakan adalah sosialiasi dan peatihan yang terdiri dari 4 tahapan, yaitu tahap pendahuluan, tahap sosialisasi, tahap pelatihan dan tahap evaluasi. Kegiatan ini berjalan dengan lancar. Semua guru antusias dalam mengikuti kegiatan sosialisasi dan pelatihan ini. Respon guru pada kegiatan ini juga baik.

Real Work Lecture (KKN) collaborated with Field Experience Practices (PPL) in increasing student potential through English-based learning. English is a world language used to communicate between countries. The ability to speak English must be owned by everyone, especially elementary school children. English-based learning in education is often implemented with less attractive media, so students' interest in learning English is quite low. This article examines the implementation of work programs that meet the needs of Anuban Jitjongrak school community in improving English language skills. Language and facility limitations are a challenge for students in implementing appropriate work programs. The service method carried out KKN-PPL debriefing, observation and interviews, implementation of work programs, and evaluation of activities. As for the target in the implementation of this KKN-PPL are students at Anuban Jitjongrak School.

A disaster is an event that can occur due to several factors and can claim lives. Indonesia is a country that has the potential for natural disasters because it is traversed by three plates. Jumok Hamlet in Sambirejo Village just experienced a landslide disaster in early 2023 which destroyed 13 houses. Land movement in Sambirejo Village can occur because the village is located on the slopes of the foot of a mountain and is surrounded by hills. This caused the Government to build and provide temporary shelter for affected victims. Apart from shelters, the government also provides household equipment for consumption throughout the fasting month. Exactly in March 2024, Group 8 students from UPNVJT carried out KKNT-MBKM in Sambirejo Village. Group 8 students were involved and worked directly with the BPBD and other institutions to provide this assistance and prepare for the HUNTARA. This article aims to provide a description of the Government's response to the disaster that occurred, providing an overview of the formation of the Huntara, and the role of group 8 who happened to be carrying out KKNT-MBKM at that time.

The 2023 new regulations for ASN (public civil servants) have caused changes and anxiety for teachers. With this new regulation, all ASN will have functional positions which are expected to make regulations and promotion processes easier and simpler. ASN teachers will focus on organizational performance achievements, whereas previously, to apply for a promotion, civil servants focused on fulfilling credit or DUPAK numbers which were too administrative and troublesome. However, many teachers' career problems are now increasingly unclear due to the publication of this new policy. So, there is a need for activities to accompany teachers in strengthening their careers after the implementation of the new policy. The implementation method used in this community service program is socialization and mentoring. With this program, it is hoped that middle school social studies teachers throughout Batang Regency can understand the new regulations and plan their career paths appropriately.

This article discusses the English language learning development program at Madrasah Jamiyatut Tholibin, Soket Dajah Village, Bangkalan, Madura. This program was motivated by the low English language skills of students in the area, which were caused by limited educational facilities, lack of teaching resources, and ineffective teaching methods. This program aims to improve students' English skills through a more interactive and contextual approach, which is relevant to their daily lives. In addition, this program also involves training for teachers to improve their competence in teaching English, including the use of media and technology as learning aids. The results of this program showed a significant increase in students' English skills, both in terms of comprehension and communication skills. In addition, this program also succeeded in increasing students' learning motivation and developing teachers' capacity in teaching English. Thus, this program is expected to be a model for the development of English language learning in other rural areas in Indonesia.