The Bitterness of the Zoning System in Indonesia's Education System

Although it has been in effect for approximately 7 years, the zoning system that was implemented in 2017 in the Penerimaan Peserta Didik Baru or often known as PPDB still reaps many cons and criticisms every year. The system, which was first implemented by the Menteri Pendidikan dan Kebudayaan (Mendikbud), Muhadjir Effendy, is one of the strategies considered to accelerate school equity and quality education. In addition, through the implementation of this zoning system, it is hoped that the "status" of public schools that are considered favorites can be eliminated so as to improve the quality of schools in each predetermined zone.