Widespread Controversy Following Adoption of the Self-Management Curriculum in North and East Syria

Delil24 – News Center

Our agency, Delil24, has observed a broad wave of interaction on social media following the announcement by the education authorities of the Self-Management in North and East Syria to adopt their educational curriculum as the official and sole curriculum in all schools across the region.

The education authorities of the Self-Management in North and East Syria NES, have declared their educational curriculum as the official and exclusive curriculum in all schools of the region, starting from the upcoming academic year. In this context, Delil24 is monitoring public reactions on social media platforms.

Comments revealed a clear division between supporters and opponents of the decision. Opponents argued that their children’s future cannot be risked; one parent wrote, “I send my children to private schools that follow the Damascus curriculum because I do not want to gamble with their future… The administration must coordinate and avoid imposing choices that may isolate students from universities in the future.”

Supporters viewed the move as a victory for sacrifices made, with another writing, “The blood of our children was not shed in vain; we will live free or die free… This decision reflects the will of all components.”

While some followers welcomed the step, considering it a reinforcement of the region’s autonomy, others expressed concerns about its negative impact on the recognition of certificates and the future prospects of students outside the region.

The Self-Management is expected to announce further details soon regarding the mechanisms for implementing the new curriculum and its legal and educational guarantees.