Adiwiyata and Education Quality: A Comparative Study between Adiwiyata and Non-Adiwiyata Schools

Abstract

The Adiwiyata Program has become one of the government's instruments in encouraging environmental education in schools. However, academic discourse regarding the influence of Adiwiyata on education quality has not been widely reviewed comprehensively. This article presents a comparative analysis between Adiwiyata and non-Adiwiyata schools regarding leadership, curriculum, school culture, school community participation, and learning performance. Literature research and theoretical analysis are used to identify the factors distinguishing these two types of schools. Findings indicate that Adiwiyata schools tend to have a stronger environmental culture, higher participation, and contextual learning practices. Nevertheless, the direct impact on education quality is not always significant, especially if the Adiwiyata implementation is ceremonial in nature. This article offers recommendations for improvement so that Adiwiyata can become a driver for sustainable improvement in education quality.