As Many as 5,610 Children Identified as Out of School in Bojonegoro
- 11 Jun 2026 09:54 WIB
- Voice of Indonesia
Key Points
- A data review in Bojonegoro, East Java found 5,610 children currently not enrolled in school.
- Education Agency are urging schools to strengthen dropout prevention efforts, especially at primary and junior secondary levels.
RRI.CO.ID, Bojonegoro - An administration data review has revealed some 5,610 children currently not enrolled in school (ATS) across Bojonegoro Regency, East Java. In response, the Education Agency is launching door‑to‑door verifications and a coordinated effort aimed at returning pupils to learning.
Head of Primary Education at Bojonegoro’s Education Agency, Agus Anshori, said the figure comes from national systems integrated with multiple administration databases, including Primary Education Data System (Dapodik), Education Management Information System (EMIS) and civil registration records from the population agency.
“This ATS data is dynamic and can change at any time because it is drawn from continuously updated systems. Therefore, the figures that appear must be verified again in the field to determine the actual condition,” he said in Bojonegoro on Monday, June 8, 2026.
The 5,610 tally is an initial snapshot for early 2026 and may shift as records are refreshed. To validate the numbers and understand the drivers behind each case, the agency will undertake field verification to map children’s circumstances and the obstacles they face.
Agus said the reasons for children not attending school are highly varied. These factors include economic hardship, family problems, school dropout, failure to progress to the next level, early marriage, child labor, residential moves, and the need for special education services.
To widen access, the agency is promoting nonformal education pathways with alternative learning systems such as Primary School Equivalency Program (Paket A), Junior High School Equivalency Program (Paket B) and Senior High School Equivalency Program (Paket C) run by community learning centres (PKBM), which offer flexible schedules and locations suited to children who cannot attend formal school. Inclusive schools in Bojonegoro also provide options for children with special needs.
The Education Agency is urging schools to strengthen prevention of dropouts, especially at primary and lower secondary levels, and is calling for a collective effort across government, educators and communities.
“This requires a joint movement. Education is the path to improving people’s quality of life. Therefore, we must share the understanding that every child has the right to an education,” said Agus, as quoted by infopublik.id.
Through systematic verification, targeted interventions, and expanded non-formal and inclusive services, Bojonegoro’s authorities hope to significantly reduce the number of out‑of‑school children. This comprehensive effort aims to ensure more youngsters receive the education needed to improve their future prospects. ***
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