TANTANGAN AKSES PENDIDIKAN DAN HARAPAN MASYARAKAT DI DESA BANTAN AIR, KECAMATAN BANTAN, KABUPATEN BENGKALIS

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Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengidentifikasi tantangan akses pendidikan serta menggali harapan masyarakat terhadap pengembangan pendidikan di Desa Bantan Air, Kecamatan Bantan, Kabupaten Bengkalis. Menggunakan metode kualitatif deskriptif, data diperoleh melalui wawancara, observasi lapangan, dan dokumentasi. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa tantangan utama dalam mengakses pendidikan meliputi infrastruktur jalan yang rusak, ketiadaan transportasi umum, dan keterbatasan fasilitas sekolah seperti ruang kelas, laboratorium, dan perpustakaan. Meskipun begitu, masyarakat memiliki komitmen tinggi terhadap pendidikan anak. Diharapkan pemerintah dapat memberikan intervensi melalui perbaikan infrastruktur dan penyediaan dukungan pendidikan berbasis kebutuhan desa.

This study aims to identify the challenges in accessing education and to explore the community’s expectations for educational development in Bantan Air Village, Bantan District, Bengkalis Regency. Using a descriptive qualitative method, data were collected through interviews, field observations, and documentation. The results of the study indicate that the main challenges in accessing education include damaged road infrastructure, the absence of public transportation, and limited school facilities such as classrooms, laboratories, and libraries. Nevertheless, the community shows a strong commitment to their children's education. It is hoped that the government will provide interventions through infrastructure improvements and the provision of educational support based on the village's specific needs.