<![CDATA[The demographic bonus presents a strategic opportunity to enhance the quality of human resources, particularly through digital literacy education for Generation Z as digital natives. In 21st-century education, digital literacy has become essential, including technical skills, critical thinking, digital ethics, collaboration, and online communication. This study aims to analyze teacher readiness in teaching, the challenges and strategies involved, and supporting policies for classroom management that emphasize digital literacy for Generation Z in the era of the 2030 demographic bonus. Using a qualitative case study method, the research involved three informants, one principal and two teachers, through semi-structured interviews at Hidayatullah Secondary School in Balikpapan. The findings reveal that teachers’ understanding of digital literacy varies, with significant challenges including limited technological access and low student motivation in critical thinking. The study also found that a POAC-based classroom management strategy effectively fosters digital literacy among Generation Z students. This strategy includes teacher training planning, establishing a school digital team, implementing project-based learning and interactive media, and conducting regular evaluations. Supporting policies identified include integrating digital literacy into the school curriculum, providing digital classrooms, online discussion forums, and digital learning communities. ]]>
