Education in Indonesia faces inadequate funding and declining quality. In October 2003, President Bush announced a $157 million education initiative, now working in 1,500 public and private schools throughout Indonesia to improve the quality of basic education. USAID works with communities and local governments to improve school management, train teachers and give youth more relevant life and job skills. To date, USAID has reached more than 300,000 students and almost 24,000 administrators and teachers directly and is expected to reach 9,000 schools by 2010. Local school districts have replicated the program, benefiting another 650,000 students. Parental involvement has increased. Teachers – now more accountable – prepare better lesson plans. Students use problem-solving skills rather than rote learning. Student achievement in reading, science and math has improved significantly. School management is more participatory and transparent.
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