The Minister of National Education announced that from 2025 wellness education would cease to be compulsory. This decision sparked a heated debate among politicians, experts and the public. 1 of the loudest critics is Vladimir Czarzasty, Deputy Marshal of the Sejm and politician of the Left, who powerfully condemned the decision, recognizing it as motivated solely by political calculation.
Nowacka changes her head under pressure
Barbara Nowacka, head of the Ministry of National Education, initially powerfully defended the request for mandatory wellness education. However, after the force from Władysław Kosiniak-Kamish and Donald Tusk, she changed her position. As a result, wellness education will be optional in the next year.
Rafał Trzaskowski, at 1 of the press conferences, besides supported the decision, stating that wellness education should stay voluntary. These statements provoked outrage in any political circles, as well as among experts and parents.
Czarzasty Vladimir: “Don’t be stupid at the election”
Vladimir Czarzasty powerfully criticized MEN's decision. During the conversation at Polsat News, Deputy Marshal of the Sejm pointed out the political context:
– Retiring compulsory wellness education is not good. Don't be stupid at the election. It cannot be due to the fact that they go to elections, do everything under voters and lose their minds," he said.
In his opinion, this decision is simply a bow to the electorate of the ultra-Catholic and ultra-right:
– Letting the eye go to the Confederacy and the Law and Justice in this substance will not give the vote to Trzaskowski, but the environment that supports Trzaskowski will truly reflect," added Czarzasty.
He appealed to politicians for reason, stressing that elections should not affect key decisions on education:
- Have any sense. The election is erstwhile all 4 years, presidential for 5 years. He cannot run distant from reason at this time, and you cannot be stupid to voters – he appealed.
Network reactions
The change of position of the MEN triggered a wave of comments on the Internet. Many observers point to the political nature of this decision:
PiS MP Michał Dworczyk stated:
– force makes sense, but attention. The deficiency of work to send children to the subject of “Health Education” is simply a purely pre-election play of the government, dictated by fear of parents. You can't fall for her.
Magdalena Biejat, the presidential candidate, stressed the importance of wellness education:
– wellness education is simply a test of whether Poland is European or a homestead. Whether it's moving forward or retreating from the dark garden. I'm not backing back. I invitation anyone who wants to decision forward in this run to cooperate.
Thomas Trela, MP of the Left, took a akin position:
– wellness education should be compulsory. This is the safety and future of our young citizens. End of story.
In turn, doctor Jakub Kosikowski pointed out the wider problem:
“Health protection is simply a permanent hostage of the situation “there are always choices in Poland”. Nothing can be introduced, reformed, closed or connected, due to the fact that the others will scream scandal. It's not about wellness education, it's just an example of how it all doesn't work.
The Future of wellness Education in Poland
The decision to introduce wellness education as an optional subject met with various opinions. On the 1 hand, politicians specified as Vladimir Czarzasty and Magdalena Biejat inform against giving up this crucial component of education, considering it as a step backwards. On the another hand, there are voices saying that parents and conservative voters request to be taken into account.
Regardless of political motivation, education decisions should primarily service the welfare of students and society. Whether wellness education becomes mandatory in the future depends on the further improvement of the political scene and social expectations.
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