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Sunday, June 12, 2005
Jordan Seeking to Revamp Islamic Curriculum
In Jordan, educators are reviewing the current Islamic curriculum used in schools, according to today's New York Times. Part of a broader review of Jordan's education system undertaken with UNESCO, officials are attempting to foster more moderate expressions of Islam. Critics claim that the changes are being driven by American pressure, a charge which American officials deny. The most controversial part of the reassessment is how to deal with teaching about jihad.