Dian Tastian

Revolutionizing education access through Indonesia's first micro-school network

Dian Tastian is an Indonesian education innovator behind Sekolahmu, a system that has established 200+ micro-schools in underserved communities since 2018. Her model transforms temporary shelters into learning hubs using modular classrooms costing 1/10th of traditional schools. By 2023, the initiative had provided education to over 50,000 children from low-income families, including refugees and disaster-affected communities. Tastian's approach combines AI-driven learning analytics with community teacher training programs, creating scalable solutions for Indonesia's 2 million out-of-school children. The documentary 'Building Futures One Classroom at a Time' highlights her work in post-earthquake Lombok. Partnering with UNICEF, Sekolahmu developed the EduHub platform offering free digital curricula accessible via basic smartphones. Tastian's TED Talk How Micro Schools Are Transforming Education in Indonesia has been translated into 12 languages. Her 2022 book details the methodology now adopted in Philippine and Vietnamese pilot programs. Recent expansion includes vocational training centers addressing youth unemployment, creating pathways from education to employment.