Nagan Raya:Nagan Raya People's School, officially inaugurated by President Prabowo Subianto, has brought new hope to students in the Nagan Raya regency of Aceh province. The school is part of the People's School program and aims to support students from underprivileged families by providing education at the elementary, junior high, and senior high school levels.

According to Cabinet Secretariat of the Republic of Indonesia, the school is equipped with eight dormitories, canteens, computer and language laboratories, and biology, physics, and chemistry laboratories. Ulan Ulya Al Humairah, a 10th-grade student, expressed her joy at being able to continue her education after dropping out during her junior high years. She shared her aspirations to join the defense forces with a specialization in biology.

Putri Mauliza, a 7th-grade student, highlighted the independence and discipline she has gained from attending the school, along with access to facilities such as uniforms, school supplies, and menstrual pads. She expressed gratitude to President Prabowo for the establishment of the school and shared her experience of performing in front of him.

Parents have noticed positive changes in their children's behavior. Susilawati, a parent from Cot Kumbang village, observed that her children have become more disciplined and polite, reducing their time spent on phones. She hopes the initiative will expand to other areas to benefit more underprivileged families.

The school principal, Samsuardi, noted significant behavioral changes in students within just three months of operation. Initially challenged with students wanting to leave, he now sees an environment where no children wish to run away. Samsuardi emphasized that the People's School offers quality education and opportunities once reserved for wealthier families, now accessible to those living in extreme poverty.

Nagan Raya People's School not only serves as a learning institution but also as a beacon of hope, offering opportunities to its students.