Syrian Kurds aim to preserve Kurdish schooling as Damascus reasserts authority
The decree allows some subjects in Kurdish, but Kurdish officials say Arabic will still be used for sciences and math.
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Syrian Kurds aim to preserve Kurdish schooling as Damascus reasserts authority
By Orhan QeremanQAMISHLI, Syria, Sept 15 (Reuters) - SyrianKurds are seeking to preserve schooling in their mother tongue as Damascus reasserts authority over Kurdish regions that governed themselves during years of war, welcoming a decree that allows some subjects to be taught in Kurdish but saying it falls short of their demand for a fully Kurdish-language curriculum.
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Kurdish Language in Peril: Balancing Education Reforms in Syria
Syrian Kurds are grappling to preserve Kurdish language education as Syria seeks integration of Kurdish regions under an Arabic-centered curriculum. Despite a decree allowing limited Kurdish instruction, many Kurds object, fearing cultural erosion. Talks between Damascus and Kurdish authorities highlight challenges of balancing language preservation with broader integration efforts.
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