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students to critically engage with the existing societal system, question norms, rules, and conventions, and reflect on what is taken for granted. This, according to them, forms the basis for thinking and acting within the broader context on both regional and global levels. They view school as an integral part of society, shaping the next generation and thus playing a crucial role in societal development. The AKS advocates for adequate state funding of the education system and firmly opposes any dilution of equal opportunities or restrictions on freely accessible and high-quality education.
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