Accelerating the Sustainable Development Goals (Sdgs) Program Towards the Interests of School Students in Madrasah

Abstract

Objective: The main objective of this study is to find out whether the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Program can accommodate maximum services for students in madrasas and to uncover the background of high interest in students attending madrasas. Theoretical framework: Refers to the SDGs framework in education that emphasizes equal access, equality, and inclusive development, as well as an approach to educational services based on the religious vision of madrasas. Literature review: The literature review includes previous studies that discuss the role of madrasah in social development, parental involvement in education, the relevance of SDGs to local education, and the influence of socioeconomic factors on student participation in madrasas. Methods: Qualitative descriptive research through observation, documentation, and interviews at Madrasah Ibtidaiyah Ta'mirul Islam Surakarta, with data triangulation analysis. Results: The results of the study showed that students' interest in madrassas was quite high, but not fully supported by their parents, especially related to the burden of financial responsibilities such as educational contributions and the cost of student activities. Nevertheless, the madrassas studied have carried out their role as educational institutions that prioritize a good educational process and are well accepted by the community. Implications: These findings show the need for synergy between madrasas, government, and society to support the implementation of the SDGs, ease the burden on parents, and strengthen the role of madrasas as spiritual and social educational institutions. Novelty: This study highlights the relationship between SDGs implementation and student interests, as well as the challenges of parental support, with an emphasis on the power of the religious vision of madrasas in providing inclusive and humanistic education.