Category Archives for Indonesia

This Is Who We Are: The Light of Learning from Nunbena
January 13, 2026Case Study, Indonesia

This Is Who We Are: The Light of Learning from Nunbena

By Ari Soebekti, District Lead, Inonesia On October 22, teachers and school principals from across Nunbena Subdistrict gathered for a teacher network meeting (KKG) at SDI Nefolila. Getting there was no small feat. The journey…
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The Corner Has Softened
November 10, 2025Case Study, Indonesia

The Corner Has Softened

At SDK Kada in Kobalima, Malaka District, Indonesia something felt different that day. Principals, teachers, and school leaders gathered under one roof, supported by STiR and YBPU, not just to attend another meeting, but to…
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Learning from 8.93%: Small Steps, Big Impact
October 17, 2025Article, Indonesia

Learning from 8.93%: Small Steps, Big Impact

At the heart of every thriving education system are the people who guide and support teachers; the school supervisors. The School Supervisors Institute is designed to do just that: provide a space for supervisors to…
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Strengthening School Leadership through Learning Communities in South Central Timor
September 4, 2025Article, Indonesia

Strengthening School Leadership through Learning Communities in South Central Timor

From 21 July to 2 August 2025, the South Central Timor (TTS) District Education and Culture Agency hosted a Bimbingan Teknis (technical assistance workshop) for 544 primary school principals. Over nearly two weeks, school leaders…
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Game-Based Learning Brings Lessons Alive in Indonesia
August 4, 20250Case Study, Indonesia

Game-Based Learning Brings Lessons Alive in Indonesia

Game-Based Learning (GBL) is one of  the STiR Education’s dynamic approaches to transforming classrooms. By using play to teach, students not only grasp complex concepts more easily but also develop collaboration, critical thinking, and a…
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When a Community Rises, Education Thrives
July 4, 20250Case Study, Indonesia

When a Community Rises, Education Thrives

They say, “It takes a village to raise a child.” That couldn’t have been more true than at a recent teacher training gathering in the learning community of Pene Utara, Oenino District. This wasn’t just…
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A Journey of Hope in Malaka
April 23, 20250Case Study, Indonesia

A Journey of Hope in Malaka

A blog by our District Lead Marlon Jacob When I first set foot in Malaka District, tucked away from the dominant educational narratives of the region, I was immediately drawn to its earthy charm. The landscape,…
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Reflections from Kota Kediri Bootcamp 
March 11, 20250Article, Indonesia

Reflections from Kota Kediri Bootcamp 

STiR Education has been working in Kota Kediri since 2022. During that time we have closely with YBPU and the Education Agency to reach 1463 teachers and 26155 children in the district. The programme in…
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A New Chapter for STIR-YBB Programme in Lumajang: A Commitment to Sustainability
January 31, 20250Indonesia, News

A New Chapter for STIR-YBB Programme in Lumajang: A Commitment to Sustainability

Our goal is to keep working together—teachers, principals, and supervisors—to help students develop strong character and become lifelong learners. On December 31, 2024, Pak Heppy Septevin Gumilang, S.Pd, the Head of Teachers and Education Personnel…
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Driven by Purpose: Pak Kristianus Naben and His Learning Community 
January 20, 20250Case Study, Indonesia

Driven by Purpose: Pak Kristianus Naben and His Learning Community 

In the small subdistrict of Insana Fafinesu, North Central Timor, East Nusa Tenggara, something extraordinary is happening. The local learning community, full of energy and hope, is working together to improve education for teachers and…
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