The Fajr Film Festival is one of the most interesting events that has been organized by the Islamic Republic. As you know, the Islamic Revolution in Iran aimed to transform all cultural, political, and social aspects, and in this process, cinema was one of the main targets for destruction and annihilation. It is not meaningless […]...

Without a doubt, “cinema” is always something more than just entertainment. For years, cinema has been used as a tool to convey messages and concepts that require public education. Unfortunately, civil society activists in Iran do not pay enough attention to the power of art, or have not been successful in utilizing it. However, there […]...

“Konkur, an opportunity for us to become better” A few days ago, Saeed Reza Ameli, the senior secretary of the Cultural Revolution Council of the Islamic Republic of Iran, announced in an interview with Hamshahri Online: “Eighty-four percent of the accepted students in the top three thousand ranks of the entrance exam are among the […]...

You walked through the stones of Balochistan, at a time when you stayed in mud and brick houses, under sturdy black tents, in sunlit courtyards, and spent long nights in conversation with the ever-awake stars. You witnessed the sunrise in its most humble form, and sat in the company of wheat-carrying women, finding peace under […]...

The dynamic and active Iranian society, which has its roots in great and glorious civilizations throughout history, has nurtured numerous valuable elites throughout its existence and has been the cradle of precious civilizations. On the other hand, this society has also been one that its activists and artists have constantly faced severe oppression, harassment, and […]...

The question here is whether in textbooks and educational materials, should there be content about COVID-19 due to the current needs of society and students? The answer to this question is yes, as one of the most important features of educational content is being purposeful and up-to-date. Being purposeful and up-to-date means nothing but simulating […]...

Curriculums in developed countries often contain materials aimed at strengthening social acceptance and increasing the social skills of children and students. Respect for traffic laws, preserving the environment and caring for the ecosystem, as well as teaching personal and public hygiene, are inseparable parts of education that are included in appropriate forms and formats for […]...

On November 13th, 2003, the document of the twenty-year vision of the Islamic Republic of Iran was announced to the leaders of the three branches of government, with the goal of Iran becoming a developed country with the first rank in economy, science and technology in the region by the year 2025. This vision aimed […]...

Should schools be in-person or online during the academic year? This is an important and straightforward question these days, not only for families and students and teachers in Iran, but also for all governments and major international organizations seeking an answer. The question may seem simple at first and can usually be answered in one […]...

Since a long time ago, with the opening of modern schools in Iran, gradually the month of Mehr has established its place for the official start of schools and classes (of course, with turning a blind eye to some specific incidents and important events in the country). But now, for two years, with the ruthless […]...

Iranian cinema has gone through a turbulent path from its birth until now: from Mirza Ibrahim Khan Akasbashi and Khan Baba Mo’tazeddi, who filmed the first movies in this country, to Ebrahim Golestan, who made the first silent film in Iranian cinema, to the present time where everything, including film screenings, has become digital and […]...

The systematic and systematic confiscation and destruction of churches throughout the country by the Islamic Republic government is a well-documented fact in the 43-year history of this government. The issue of confiscation, destruction, and sealing of churches (some of which are considered historical buildings) is not just a religious issue or related to the Christian […]...