Planning Based on Education Report Card Data to Improve the Quality of Education in Indonesia.

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to analyze and describe the role of local governments and education units in improving the quality of education through educational planning using education report cards. This study used a qualitative approach with a document study. Data-based planning helps education units and local governments to make significant changes in the formulation of programs and activities. The data provided by the educational report card reflects existing conditions that consist of 5 dimensions.   The Education Report Card can be used as the main reference in analyzing, planning and following up on improving the quality of education because the data presented is objective, reliable and integrated. In addition, the education report card also functions as a measurement instrument for comprehensive evaluation of the education system, both internally and externally, which is oriented towards quality and equity of learning outcomes. By identifying, reflecting and fixing it, the root causes of problems in improving the quality of education from the education unit level to the district level will be revealed. (Abstract)