Education and migration are often closely linked in many ways. However, human capital theory highlights the role of education and skills in determining migration patterns (de Haas, et al. 2020), critical pedagogy emphasizes the importance of empowering students to critically analyse their social and political environment and to become active agents of change (Hunaepi, et al. 2024). This study examines the role of education in contributing to local stability and mitigating migration from the Kurdistan Region of Iraq.  This research seeks to explore this question: how can educational reforms contribute to promoting a more engaged and proactive youth population that is committed to staying and rebuilding the region? It explores the potential of educational reforms as a strategy to retain youth populations by promoting social cohesion, civic engagement, and critical thinking. These reforms can help address structural challenges related to migration, such as limited economic opportunities and political instability. This research utilizes a qualitative approach to gather in-depth insights into the potential of educational reforms. Semi-structured interviews will be conducted with policymakers and educators to explore their perspectives on the role of education in addressing migration and promoting regional stability. This research would contribute considerably to the policy discussion on migration and education in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq, providing insights that could help stabilize the region's future by retaining its most valuable human capital.