The Merdeka Curriculum is the latest innovation in Indonesian education, aiming to improve education quality. This research investigates the factors that influence teacher acceptance of the Merdeka Curriculum through analysis of the diffusion of innovation. The respondents for this research consisted of 214 elementary, middle, and high school teachers in Surakarta City. Data was collected through a questionnaire distributed via Google Forms. Data analysis used SEM with SmartPLS 3 software and Jamovi software. This research shows that relative advantage, compatibility, complexity, trialability, and observability significantly influence teacher acceptance of the Merdeka Curriculum. The implication is the need to increase the relative superiority, suitability, testing, and observability of the Merdeka Curriculum in educational practice and additional training for teachers.
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