Mandalay Federal School

Federal education during the military coup in Myanmar represents an alternative, community-driven form of education that stands in peaceful resistance to oppression and dictatorship. It is grounded in the principles of democracy, human rights, equality, and respect for diversity, and seeks to reject centralized authoritarian control over education.

In this time of crisis:

• Federal education protects the right of communities and ethnic groups to design and manage education that reflects their own language, culture, values, and history.
• It ensures inclusiveness and equity, offering learning opportunities to students affected by war, displacement, and injustice.
• It aims to empower students with critical thinking, ethical values, and knowledge so they can help build a peaceful, federal democratic nation.
• It promotes shared governance in education, where decisions are made by communities, states, and regions.
• It provides a safe space for freedom of thought, expression, and learning at a time when these are under threat.

In short, Federal education during the coup is both a shield and a tool — shielding young people from the harms of oppression, and equipping them to help create a just, inclusive, and democratic future.

• Ensure safe, inclusive, and quality learning for all displaced and conflict-affected students.
• Promote federalism, democracy, and human rights through curriculum and activities.
• Support learners’ mental health and social-emotional well-being.
• Develop students’ critical thinking, problem-solving, and collaboration skills.
• Strengthen teaching of local languages, cultures, and histories alongside national unity.
• Expand access to digital learning tools and teacher capacity for online education.
• Empower students to be agents of peace, justice, and social change.

We envision a future where every child — regardless of ethnicity, language, or background — has access to quality education, thrives in a safe learning environment, and contributes to the creation of a free, inclusive, and prosperous nation.

The mission of the Federal School is to provide inclusive, equitable, and quality education for all students, especially those affected by conflict and displacement. We are committed to nurturing responsible, critical, and compassionate citizens who value human rights, democracy, and federalism. Through innovative and culturally respectful learning, we aim to build a new generation that will contribute to a peaceful, just, and united federal democratic Myanmar.

1. Equality
2. Respect for Diversity
3. Democracy and Human Rights
4. Critical Thinking and Truth-Seeking
5. Compassion and Peace
6. Integrity and Responsibility
7. Resilience and Courage