Give the most important direction for the People's School, emphasize this priority program socially

Jakarta – Minister of Social Affairs, Saifullah Yusuf (Gus Ipul) gave direction to the principal of Phase 1C People’s School in online hearing which was also attended by the participants in Phase 1A and 1B. In his direction, he highlights a number of priority tasks that need to be performed immediately, including reporting the readiness of basic infrastructure such as dormitory, water, electricity, teaching staff and teaching staff. He also asked to reinforce the coordination with the nearest puskesmas or hospital, elements of the TNI/Polri and local figures. Preparing for the introduction to the school environment (MPLS) must follow official guidelines, and financial management is transparent and accountable. “The principal is the highest leader. Our focus is looking for solutions through coordination and cooperation. Don’t expand the problem, but take immediately concrete steps to solve it,” Gus Ipul said in his statement, Wednesday (9/24/2025). Browse to continue with the content, he said as he gave direction to the principal of the People’s Phase 1C and Phase 1A and 1B participants, at the Ministry of Social Affairs, Salemba, Central Jakarta, today. Furthermore, Gus Ipul reminded three most important ban in the people’s school environment: bullying, physical or sexual violence, and intolerance should not occur. He argued that the three were serious offenses in the world of education and should not be checked. Gus Ipul also emphasized that people’s schools are part of a great strategy to alleviate poverty, according to the president’s philosophy: glorifying the underprivileged, which has not been achieved, and possibly it is impossible. This school is not only a place for children to learn, but also a way of empowering parents, improving domestic conditions and access to health insurance. All students also get nutritious food for free every day. In terms of the acceptance process, no academic tests are performed. The focus is health controls, recording medical records and the implementation of DNA talent mapping. The mapping of results shows students’ interest in the fields of voice, social and language, which is then aimed at the development of potential according to talent. In future forecasts, most students are prepared to have a career in the field of engineering and health, while others are directed to the fields of law, language and other professions. The direction of the construction of this school does not stop at secondary education. The government ensures that people go from people’s school to university or work directly, according to the results of mapping their respective potential. “We should not stop at high school. All graduates should be aimed at studying or working according to the results of their talent map DNA. This is downstream the people’s schools,” Gus Ipul said. Gus Ipul has closed its direction and has led the importance of building a clean culture in the school environment, as well as discipline in the dormitory that supports character formation. He asked all school leaders to actively utilize the official guidelines of the Ministry of Social Affairs available on social media and digital channels. “The problem will be there every day, but the key is how we solve it with coordination and cooperation. Remember the three keys of the People’s School: glorify the underprivileged, reach out what was not achieved, and allow the impossible,” Gus Ipul concluded. For information, also attended the Deputy Minister of Social Affairs, Agus Jabo Priyono; Minister of Special Staff, Andi; Plt. Head of Pusdatin, Joko; and director of Linjamsos, Faisal. (Akn/Ega)