POLITICAL BASIS OF EDUCATION:THE INFLUENCE OF GOVERNMENT POLICY ON NATIONAL EDUCATION
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This study examines the political foundations of education by analyzing the influence of government policies on the national education system. Education policy is a strategic instrument used by governments to achieve national development goals, shape citizen character, and respond to social and global changes. This study employs a qualitative descriptive method using a literature review approach to trace the evolution of education policies in Indonesia from the colonial era to the reform era. The findings reveal that government policies have profoundly shaped the structure, curriculum, and accessibility of the national education system. In each political era, education was directed according to the prevailing ideology and political interests. Post-reform decentralization has opened greater space for local educational autonomy, although challenges of quality and equity persist. Understanding the political foundations of education is essential for developing education policies that are just, inclusive, and responsive to the needs of the nation.
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