Need to Avoid Western Sway in Education System

Leader of Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei on Wednesday reiterated his opposition to the spread of western influence in Iran's educational system and programs. 
"The core of the 2030 [UNESCO] document—a significant part of which is related to education—is that the education system should be devised in a way that lessons on philosophy, lifestyle and the meaning of life are taught to children and adolescents based on western principles,"  the Leader was quoted as saying by his website. 
He made the statements in a speech to a gathering of educators in Tehran ahead of National Teachers Day—which is celebrated on Thursday—in reference to an educational plan proposed by the United Nations.