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Bulletin of Educational Management and Innovation
Published by Rafandha Press
ISSN : -     EISSN : 29868688     DOI : https://doi.org/10.56587/bemi
Core Subject : Education,
Bulletin of Educational Management and Innovation is a peer-reviewed and open-access journal that publishes original and significant contributions to educational management, and Innovation, in the broadest sense. Bulletin of Educational Management and Innovation is fundamentally concerned with issues of Education Leadership and Management: theoretical and empirical research studies on Educational Leadership, Educational Policy and Planning, Educational Economics, Educational Politics, Human Resources in Education, Teacher Development, Leadership and management practice, educational organizational behavior, Educational organizational culture, and curriculum management. Learning and Teaching Innovation: theoretical and empirical research studies on the Development of learning content for higher cognitive skills, social and emotional skills, technological skills, digital literacy and competency, employability, etc. Learning methods and pedagogical development such as the opportunity to learn, team teaching, co-teaching, self-paced learning, active learning, e-learning, blended learning, open source learning models, etc. Research on effective learning environments through discussion of applications of design thinking; managing diversity; learning space improvement; physical, verbal, and cyberbullying
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Deconstructing the history of Madioensche Kartinischool (1914–1919): Indigenous women's education in Madiun during the Dutch colonial period Iqbal Rizki Sucahyo; Muhammad Syaifudin; Ilham Putra Pratama; Annisaa Khansa Labibah; Setia Ningrum; Ilzam Alzier Purbaya; Muhammad Najmudin bin Nadzri; Niswa Azmii Zameilani; Muhammad Faizzaby
Bulletin of Educational Management and Innovation Vol. 4 No. 1 (2026): Bulletin of Educational Management and Innovation
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Abstract

Background: During the colonial period, indigenous women faced severe marginalization in education due to restrictive traditional customs like pingitan and a lack of serious attention from the Dutch East Indies government. This situation began to shift in the early 20th century following the implementation of the Ethical Policy, which spurred humanists and local elites to establish specialized female educational institutions across Java. While major cities like Semarang have been widely researched, the historical development of such schools in smaller regions remains understudied. Purpose: This study aims to deconstruct the history of the Madioensche Kartinischool (Kartini School in Madiun) during its formative years from 1914 to 1919. It specifically examines its institutional origins, administrative dynamics, funding mechanisms, facilities, student body conditions, and curriculum development. Method: This study employs a qualitative approach with a historical research method consisting of five systematic stages: topic selection, heuristics (data gathering), verification (source criticism), interpretation, and historiography. Primary sources utilized include colonial archives, official annual reports (Jaarverslag) of the Vereeniging Madioensche Kartinischool (1916–1919), and contemporary photographs, complemented by relevant secondary literature.  Findings: The school originated from a progressive local initiative under the "Wilotomo" association in 1913 before officially transforming into the Madioensche Kartinischool in 1914 with legal government recognition. Structurally, the management and teaching staff experienced high turnover due to health issues, marriages, and official transfers. Financially, operations were sustained through a diverse network of government subsidies, international aid from the Dutch Kartini Fonds, private donations from local sugar factories, and student tuition fees. Structurally, the school transitioned from a cramped, former prison building into a permanent facility with expanded classrooms by 1918. Student enrolment grew significantly from 50 in 1914 to 212 by 1919, despite experiencing a severe 41.5% absenteeism rate that forced a temporary closure in late 1918 due to staff shortages. The institution implemented a comprehensive curriculum featuring 14 subjects combining academic knowledge with domestic skills like batik and embroidery, alongside bi-monthly Islamic education supported by the Sarekat Islam, establishing the school as a vital cornerstone for regional women's emancipation.