Analysis of Islamic Education System Policies in Indonesia during the Reform Era

Education plays a key role in determining the future of a nation. Changes in the education subsystem are necessary to keep pace with the development of the times. Islamic education in Indonesia has developed since the arrival of Islam in the 7th century AD, through various methods such as trade, culture, and education. The history of Islamic education policies in Indonesia covers the period from the pre-independence era to the reform era. During the pre-independence period, Islamic education faced discrimination due to colonial political interests. After independence, Islamic education began to receive attention, especially during the Old Order and New Order periods. The positive impact of New Order policies, which were centralized, was the implementation of educational standardization. This was followed by a shift in political policies during the reform era, from centralization to decentralization, which brought changes to Islamic education policies and had a positive impact, including formal recognition of Islamic educational institutions and increased community participation.