Deputy Al-Atoum Warns of Foreign Curricula Interference
The article addressed the issue of external interference in the instruction of Jordanian curricula. Representative Huda Al-Atoum reiterated the importance of preserving national educational identity and avoiding influence from international assessments that could create divisions or politicize the content. The report issued by the Impact-CC Institute, which evaluates curricula based on standards of peace and tolerance rooted in international documents, reviewed the textbooks for the years 2023-2024 and 2024-2025. It highlighted sensitive topics such as the Palestinian-Israeli conflict, Jihad, and Martyrdom, as well as content criticizing Israel and describing Zionism as racist. Some materials also included negative images of Jews or promoted stereotypical concepts. Parliamentary positions emphasized the importance of keeping curricula within the national framework and criticized attempts at interference that could affect the content of national education. The National Center reaffirmed its commitment to developing curricula independently and in a balanced manner that respects national identity and promotes values of coexistence and tolerance.
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