Young Leaders of the “Safe Rural Youth Political Space” Discuss National Education Policies and Local Priorities in Ajloun

Youth leaders participating in the “Safe Rural Youth Political Space” initiative discuss national education policies and local priorities in Ajloun.

Organized by the Change Makers Center for Sustainable Development, in partnership with Ajloun Community Radio and in cooperation with the Rosa Luxemburg Foundation – Germany, a high-level political dialogue was held bringing together young leaders from the “Safe Rural Youth Political Space” and the Parliamentary Education Committee. The dialogue was attended by the Committee Chair, MP Dr. Mohammad Al-Roud, and Deputy Chair, MP Issa Nassar.

The event brought together a group of young leaders and activists from Ajloun Governorate, along with education experts and civil society representatives, with the aim of discussing the state of education in Jordan from the perspective of youth. The discussion also highlighted the challenges facing rural areas and produced actionable recommendations to improve the quality of education.

Ahmed Abdelqader Al-Rababaa, the Project Director, emphasized that this political dialogue represents a unique experience in empowering rural youth to actively participate in shaping public policies and in opening direct channels of communication with decision-makers. He stressed that such engagements strengthen trust between youth and official institutions, and support the path of democracy and sustainable development in marginalized areas.

Riham Ahmad Al-Qudah, the Project Coordinator, affirmed that the political dialogue is a pioneering experience in engaging youth in the formulation of public policies and in establishing direct communication channels with decision-makers. She emphasized the importance of such dialogues in building trust and promoting democracy and sustainable development.

For his part, Suhaib Ahmad Rabab’a, a local development expert, explained that the session served as a vital platform for youth to express their needs and propose practical solutions. He noted that their active participation contributes to building a society capable of addressing educational challenges, improving quality, and achieving the desired development.

Mohammad Bani Mustafa, a public policy expert, also praised the level of awareness demonstrated by the youth during the dialogue. He affirmed that their contributions represent a practical model of responsible participation in decision-making and contribute to improving developmental services and promoting social justice.

During the session, participants raised a number of key concerns, most notably the weak partnership between schools and families, the lack of language and technology labs, the school transportation crisis, and the low quality of education in public schools.

For his part, Dr. Mohammad Al-Roud, Chair of the Education Committee, emphasized the need to address the impact of technology on children. He pointed out the weak involvement of families in monitoring the educational process and confirmed the committee’s readiness to summon the Minister of Education to discuss these issues.

MP Issa Nassar praised the importance of the partnership between schools and families and supported the idea of establishing English language learning centers. He criticized the youth policy paper for lacking accurate data and called for the inclusion of statistics on rented schools, the double-shift system, and the number of combined classes.

Nassar revealed alarming statistics, including the existence of 100,000 students who are illiterate, 30 public schools where no student passed the Tawjihi exam, and that only 2% of English certificate holders succeeded in competitive exams.

📌 Key Youth Recommendations:

Establish language and technology labs in new schools

Activate the partnership between schools and families

Improve school transportation and provide safe and organized services

Integrate artificial intelligence and life skills into curricula

Support scientific research and provide its tools in schools and universities

Enhance the role of the educational counselor and provide guidance sessions

Review educational plans and link them to the labor market

Build consolidated schools in remote areas

Strengthen oversight of education quality and curricula

This dialogue serves as a living example of constructive interaction between youth and decision-makers, emphasizing the urgent need for a comprehensive review of educational policies in Jordan to ensure more equitable and higher-quality education in rural governorates.

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