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Syria's Education Revamp Sparks Outrage Over Curriculum Changes

1/3/2025

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Syria's government is under fire for its controversial school curriculum changes, which erase mentions of former president Bashar al-Assad and infuse an Islamist perspective. Critics are outraged by the deletion of key topics, like evolution, and the altered definition of "martyr." The Education Ministry insists these adjustments are essential, awaiting further evaluation.

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Story summary

Syria's government is under fire for its controversial school curriculum changes, which erase mentions of former president Bashar al-Assad and infuse an Islamist perspective. Critics are outraged by the deletion of key topics, like evolution, and the altered definition of "martyr." The Education Ministry insists these adjustments are essential, awaiting further evaluation.