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Why Governments Should Not Meddle in University Curricula

The fight between the US government and major universities are grabbing some headlines again. It is particularly sad to see how much pressure is being put on Harvard.

Universities should be places where people learn to think for themselves, ask questions, and create new ideas. Their job isn’t just to prepare students for work, but to help them become smart and thoughtful individuals who can build a better future. When governments start controlling what is taught in universities, education can turn into a political tool instead of a place for learning and discovery.

Academic freedom is essential for innovation. Universities, led by educators and experts, are better equipped than government bureaucrats to determine what knowledge and skills the next generation needs. Political agendas shift with every election cycle; education, by contrast, requires long-term stability and intellectual independence. If curricula are rewritten to suit political goals, students will lose the ability to engage with diverse perspectives and form their own conclusions.

Sure there will be different points of view on Gaza, Ukraine and the jewish nation, but as long as demonstrations are conducted peacefully, there is no reasons to put a stop to it.

The government’s role in education should focus on funding, accessibility, and maintaining standards—not on dictating what ideas can or cannot be taught. The strength of any society depends on its ability to foster creativity, debate, and critical thinking.

By leaving curriculum decisions to universities, we ensure that higher education remains a place where new ideas are born, where students learn to challenge the status quo, and where the next generation is truly prepared for the future.

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