Jakarta, Aug. 21 -- Indonesia's Ministry of Social Affairs said the success of its Sekolah Rakyat program in eradicating extreme poverty by next year will depend heavily on the leadership and adaptability of school principals and teachers on the ground.

Deputy Social Affairs Minister Agus Jabo Priyono said quality education in Sekolah Rakyat - a boarding school model targeting children from impoverished families - relies on educators' ability to adapt to the students' backgrounds and create a supportive learning environment.

"Most students are new to boarding school life, so their comfort is key to an effective learning process," Priyono said during the closing session of a teacher and principal training in Jakarta on Thursday.

He adde...