Syria, school curriculum

New Syrian government's school curriculum changes spark concern
There is concern growing in Syria that the new Islamist-led authorities have already decided on changes to the school curriculum, without the input of the rest of society. The Facebook page of the transitional government's education ministry has posted the new curriculum for all age groups,
Changes to Syria’s school curriculum spark online outrage
Syria’s new government is facing backlash after announcing changes to the school curriculum, including introducing what some critics say is an Islamist slant to teaching.
New Syrian regime’s school curriculum changes spark backlash
Critics fear increased focus on Islam and removal of content related to Bashar al-Assad’s toppled regime will erode country’s diverse historical and cultural identity
Syria Minister Defends School Curriculum Changes After Uproar
Syria's education minister on Thursday sought to minimise curriculum changes announced this week by the new Islamist-led authorities, after activists denounced them as "extremist" and potentially harmful to religious minorities.
Syria's school curriculum changes spark backlash as country navigates post-Assad transition
The new Syrian government's attempt to revise the national school curriculum has sparked a widespread backlash, with critics saying the changes reflect a more Islamic orientation while dropping references to the Assad era.
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