Blackboard jungle: The plight of Indonesia s honorary teachers
Hundreds of thousands of non-permanent teachers grapple with low wages and weak job protection
Non-permanent teachers at a state high school in Manggarai district, East Nusa Tenggara province, hold a rally to protest against unfair practices in July 2020. (Photo supplied)
After teaching for 16 years at a public elementary school in Bone district of South Sulawesi province, Hervina takes home 500,000 rupiah (US$35) a month, plus an incentive of 700,000 rupiah which she gets every four months.
Her recent move to share her situation on social media went viral and sparked a public outcry.
As she was accused of damaging the reputation of the school, the principal fired her but later reinstated her after intervention from the local and central governments.
屏科大教授被爆違法兼職 教部:校方已展開調查 將持續關注 - 生活
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河南为中小学教师列16条减负清单 把教师的时间和精力还给教书育人-许昌网
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