In Indonesia, envisioning a larger role for religion at school

EDUCATION In Indonesia, Envisioning a Larger Role for Religion at School 1 more image By SARA SCHONHARDT Published: January 07, 2013 JAKARTA - Annisa Nurul Jannah, 11, was learning about how devices transmit heat, sound and electricity. "Ilike science because it teaches me a lot," the sixth grader at Petamburan 04, a school in a working-class part of Jakarta, said about her favorite subject. "I'd be sad if it was removed from school." Millions of children in Indonesian elementary schools may no longer have separate science classes starting in June, the beginning of their next school year, if the government approves a curriculum overhaul that would merge science and social studies with other classes so more time can be devoted to religious education.