Pavlos Marinakis denies 'woke agenda' in Greek school textbooks

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Greek government spokesperson Pavlos Marinakis has addressed controversies regarding new primary school textbooks that reference different forms of family structures. Responding to criticisms that the materials promote a 'woke agenda', Marinakis stated that the government does not follow such an agenda, asserting that 'there are 2 genders, a father is a father, and a mother is a mother.' He noted that there is no legislation or ministerial decision supporting the implementation of a 'woke agenda' within the state.

Marinakis emphasized that greater sensitivity and care are necessary when selecting curricula and textbooks, particularly for children in the first three grades of primary school.

The Ministry of Education clarified that the textbooks were selected following evaluations by the Institute of Educational Policy. These evaluations were conducted by independent scientific committees comprising more than 900 members. The Ministry maintained that it followed institutional frameworks and did not intervene in the content of the books. These materials are part of the 'Multiple Books' system, which is set to be implemented starting from the 2027-2028 school year.

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Greece · Institute of Educational Policy · Ministry of Education · Pavlos Marinakis

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[○ 1 SOURCE] Textbooks were evaluated by independent scientific committees consisting of over 900 members. www.bizznews.gr
[● 3 SOURCES] Marinakis asserted that there are two genders and that a father is a father and a mother is a mother. www.tromaktiko.gr · www.bizznews.gr · www.newsbomb.gr
[○ 1 SOURCE] The Ministry of Education attributed the textbook selection to the Institute of Educational Policy. www.bizznews.gr
[○ 1 SOURCE] The controversial textbooks are part of the 'Multiple Books' system scheduled for implementation in the 2027-2028 school year. www.bizznews.gr
[● 3 SOURCES] Marinakis emphasized that extra care and sensitivity are required when selecting curricula for primary school children. www.tromaktiko.gr · www.bizznews.gr · www.newsbomb.gr
[● 2 SOURCES] Government spokesperson Pavlos Marinakis stated that the government is not implementing a 'woke agenda'. www.tromaktiko.gr · www.newsbomb.gr