Alternatif Pemerataan Pendidikan oleh Kementerian Pendidikan
Studi pada Repatriasi Anak Pekerja Migran di Kota Blitar

Alternatives for Equal Education of Ministry of Education
Study on the Repatriation of Children of Migrant Workers in Blitar City

Akses pendidikan yang setara adalah bagian dari pemenuhan hak-hak warga negara, baik di dalam negeri maupun di luar negeri. Pemerintah melalui Kementerian Pendidikan, merepatriat anak-anak pekerja migran untuk mendapatkan hak belajar di Indonesia melalui sekolah mitra Kementerian Pendidikan dan Kebudayaan. Penelitian ini menganalisis pemulangan sebagai alternatif pendidikan bagi anak-anak pekerja migran Indonesia. Ketidaklengkapan dokumen menjadi masalah bagi repatriat terkait persyaratan administrasi, terutama dalam bidang pendidikan. Data dikumpulkan melalui observasi dan wawancara kepada repatriat. Keterlibatan peneliti dengan aktivitas harian para repatriat menjadi satu kemudahan untuk mengumpulkan data peneltian. Temuan lapangan menunjukkan bahwa program ini membantu repatriat terbebas dari biaya pendidikan dan kehidupan. Meski mengalami kesulitan bahasa, repatriat merasa nyaman karena lingkungan pendidikan yang representatif dan mendukung mereka. Adaptasi mereka juga cepat karena terdapat beberapa kesamaan antara Blitar dan tempat asal mereka di luar negeri. Tujuan repatriasi di bidang pendidikan tidak lain adalah kesetaraan pendidikan. Kolaborasi antara pemerintah (Kementerian Pendidikan) dan penanggungjawan repatriat di Blitar membuat repatriat merasa nyaman menempuh pendidikan di Indonesia. Lingkungan belajar memengaruhi pola laten pembentukan karakter nasionalis bagi repatriat. Banyak faktor yang membentuk ketahanan sosial repatriat.

Equal access to education is part of fulfilling the rights of citizens, both within the country and abroad. The government, through the Ministry of Education, repatriates the children of migrant workers to obtain the right to study in Indonesia through partner schools of the Ministry of Education and Culture. This study analyzes repatriation as an educational alternative for the children of Indonesian migrant workers. Lack of documentation is a problem for them regarding administrative requirements, especially in education. Data was collected through observation and interviews with repatriates. Data collection was considered easy because the researcher was directly involved in the daily activities of the repatriates. Field findings indicate that their current course of study helps with their education and living expenses. Despite language difficulties, they feel comfortable because a representative educational environment supports them. Their adaptation is also fast because there are several similarities between Blitar and their origins while abroad. The purpose of repatriation in the field of education is none other than educational equality. Collaborative support from the government (Ministry of Education) and the person responsible for repatriation in Blitar makes repatriates feel at ease pursuing education in Indonesia. The learning environment influences the latent pattern of nationalist character formation for repatriates. Many factors shape the social resilience of repatriates