Religious schools fill gaps amid Afghanistan’s fractured education system
Summary
Many families in Afghanistan are sending their children to madrassas, which are religious schools, because public schools are struggling. These madrassas focus on Islamic education, but some also teach subjects like math and English. Most public schools in Afghanistan face problems like lack of resources and teachers, and the Taliban restrict girls' education.Key Facts
- Madrassas in Kabul are gaining students as public schools face challenges.
- Public schools struggle due to lack of resources and ongoing conflict.
- The number of students in one madrassa north of Kabul grew from 35 to over 160 in five years.
- Madrassas mainly focus on Quranic studies but some include subjects like math and English.
- Many madrassas do not meet international education standards.
- The Taliban's ban on secondary education for girls limits their learning opportunities.
- Madrassas might influence Afghanistan's future due to their focus on religious education.
- Families see madrassas as some children's only chance for schooling.
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