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Jakarta shifts all schools to remote learning as Anak Krakatau ash spreads

From CNN Indonesia · () Indonesian

Translated from Indonesian and summarized by DistantNews. Read the original for the full story.

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  • Jakarta’s Education Department began remote learning for all schools on Sept. 7 after volcanic ash from Anak Krakatau reached the capital.
  • Officials said the measure aims to protect students, teachers and education staff, while instruction continues from home and will be reviewed as conditions change.
  • Ash from the volcano’s Sept. 4 to 6 eruption affected areas including Lampung, Bengkulu, Banten, West Java and Jakarta.

Jakarta has moved all schools to remote learning after volcanic ash from Anak Krakatau reached the capital. The policy took effect on Monday, Sept. 7, as a precaution to protect students, teachers and other education staff.

Jakarta Education Department head Nahdiana said the decision did not suspend education. Schools will continue teaching from home, adjusting lessons to students’ conditions and needs. “We want to ensure that children continue learning in a safe and comfortable setting. That is why, for now, learning will take place from home. Parents do not need to panic, because the learning process continues,” she said in a written statement.

The department is coordinating with schools, supporting and monitoring remote classes, and preparing alternatives if problems arise. Nahdiana urged parents to accompany children during home study and rely on official information. “Children’s safety and health are the priority,” she said.

We want to ensure that children continue learning in a safe and comfortable setting. That is why, for now, learning will take place from home. Parents do not need to panic, because the learning process continues.

· NahdianaThe head of Jakarta’s Education Department explained why schools shifted temporarily to remote learning.

Officials are also coordinating with other regional authorities while monitoring air conditions and official information on the ash cloud. The remote-learning policy will be evaluated as the situation develops.

Anak Krakatau erupted from Friday night, Sept. 4, through Sunday, Sept. 6. The ash spread across parts of Lampung, Bengkulu, Banten, West Java and Jakarta. The Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysical Agency said analysis from the Geological Agency, Darwin’s Volcanic Ash Advisory Center and Himawari-9 satellite imagery identified two ash-spread zones. One moved northeast to south across parts of Jakarta, Banten and West Java and nearby waters. The other moved southwest to northwest over parts of Banten, Lampung and Bengkulu, the southern Sunda Strait and the Indian Ocean west of those provinces.

Children’s safety and health are the priority.

· NahdianaShe urged parents to support home learning and follow official information.
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Originally published by CNN Indonesia in Indonesian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.

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