The document discusses issues with freedom of expression and political influence in the Macedonian educational system. Teachers are afraid to speak freely or criticize the government as they can lose their jobs. Curriculum defines "loyal citizens" as those who follow rules without question and give up their freedom. This environment makes it difficult for teachers to educate students about freedom of speech when they do not experience it themselves. The future of the educational system and free expression in Macedonia is uncertain if these issues are not addressed.

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Freedom of
expression in the
official educational
curriculum

2. What is Government?
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3. What is a loyal citizen?
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“The loyal citizens
respect those who
are on power. They
are ALWAYS
prepared to follow
the rules and the
instructions, even
if they have to pay
the price and give
their freedom
away”
Textbook for 8th
grade, Civil education

4. Educational system
• Teachers in elementary schools andTeachers in elementary schools and
high schools can get a job only if theyhigh schools can get a job only if they
have connections with the governmenthave connections with the government
• They are afraid to speak in publicThey are afraid to speak in public
• They are afraid to raise their voiceThey are afraid to raise their voice
because they will lose their jobsbecause they will lose their jobs
• How can they teach on freedom ofHow can they teach on freedom of
speech if they don’t have it?!speech if they don’t have it?!
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5. The teacher!
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6. The future
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7. Thank you
Meri Jordanovska
Journalist
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