STRATEGI PEMERINTAH DAERAH DALAM MENANGGULANGI REMAJA PUTUS SEKOLAH DI KELURAHAN LABUNIA KECAMATAN WAKORUMBA SELATAN KABUPATEN MUNA

Abstrak

This study aims to examine how the local government addresses the issue of school dropouts among teenagers in Labunia Village, Wakorumba Selatan District, Muna Regency. The research adopts a qualitative and descriptive approach. Data collection was conducted using literature review and field research methods, including interviews, observations, and documentation. The findings reveal that the local government's approach to addressing the issue of school dropouts among youth in Labunia Village involves improving governance quality through the BOS (School Operational Assistance) funds to support the enhancement of educational equity and accessibility. The local government has also developed training programs for educators to improve their professional performance and strengthen human resources. For instance, the government offers non-formal education and remedial examinations for dropouts to obtain certificates. Economic factors, particularly parents' financial inability to meet their children’s educational needs, environmental factors such as social surroundings that influence children’s behavior, and self-imposed limitations by parents on their children's academic activities are among the key factors leading to school dropouts. In Labunia Village, the local government's approach to addressing school dropouts includes improving human resources, enhancing quality, and ensuring educational equity and accessibility. The study highlights several determinants of school dropouts, including personal, economic, environmental, and cultural aspects.

Kata kunci

• Local Government
• Out-of-School Youth
• strategy