Optimization of Educational and Economic Management Towards Community Advancement: A Service Study for Improving Quality, Educational Access, and the Economy in Berme Village, Krucil District, Probolinggo Regency

Abstract

Learning is an activity that occurs through active interaction with the environment, resulting in changes in knowledge, skills, and attitudes. The learning process can be recognized when there is a behavioral change in a person after interacting with their environment. Learning, in this sense, involves seeking knowledge from the time one is in the mother’s womb until one reaches the end of life—a lifelong process of learning, from birth to the end of one's days.

Education plays a crucial role in societal advancement. Optimizing educational management is essential for achieving this goal by enhancing educational quality and accessibility. This study aims to explore the role of community service in improving educational quality and access, as well as strengthening educational management to achieve sustainable progress. The study adopts a qualitative approach involving various schools and educational institutions in urban and rural areas. Data were collected through in-depth interviews, participatory observations, and document analysis.

The study's results show that the primary challenges in educational management are the low quality and limited access to education, particularly in rural areas. Community service plays an important role in creating positive changes in educational management. Community service programs that involve local communities, teachers, parents, and other stakeholders help improve the quality of learning and educational infrastructure. Through these programs, communities can actively identify local issues and formulate solutions tailored to their needs.

From an economic perspective, enhancing educational quality and accessibility contributes to the local economy by developing a skilled workforce and fostering economic opportunities. By providing education to underserved communities, such initiatives lay a foundation for economic growth and long-term stability. Additionally, community service efforts increase educational access for disadvantaged populations. Programs such as scholarships, tutoring, and extracurricular activities involving local communities help reduce educational access gaps and improve student participation from various backgrounds.