Is today's educational system democratic and adequate for our society? This question, posed over a century ago, guided the work of philosopher and educator John Dewey. John Dewey was born on the 20th of October in 1859 in the United States, specifically in Vermont, and passed away in 1952. He was a philosopher and is considered the cofounder of Pragmatism alongside Charles Sanders Peirce and William James. Still, he has advanced many other theories, including rational empiric

The example of astypalea Island Astypalea Astypalea, often called the butterfly of the Aegean because of its shape, is a Greek island positioned between the Dodecanese and Cyclades, the two island complexes in the southern Aegean Sea. Despite its small population — only 1,376 residents according to the 2021 census — the community is remarkably active. The municipality has demonstrated a strong commitment to development and innovation, continually seeking to evolve into a mode

Social Media invention and prevalence represents one of the most significant changes in the formation of social environment in the 20th century. Without any doubt, in today’s digital world, social media play a huge part on everyone’s life. People of all ages, including young children use them on a daily basis and that usage shapes the way they learn, talk, interact and communicate with the world around them. Some studies around the world confirm that social media is a part of

What if education wasn’t about memorizing facts, but about transforming society?   Few educators have redefined the philosophical foundations of learning as radically as the Brazilian thinker Paulo Freire (1921–1997). His work transformed the act of education from a process of transmission to one of liberation. For Freire, education was never a neutral enterprise; it either perpetuated domination or became a means of emancipation. In his seminal work Pedagogy of the Oppressed

SynAthina brings the citizens closer to the city “How can you feel included in the community when the society you live in is huge    and chaotic?” +Αθηνά (SynAthina) has found the answer.  Picture take from one of the festivals and events of SynAthina. Purpose of SynAthina SynAthina is a program developed by the municipality of Athens for residents of the City of Athens. Its purpose is to be a space where individuals and diverse communities come together to support one anoth

Greece at the Crossroads of Migration Greece has long been a crossroads of cultures — a country whose geography has made it both a passage and a refuge for people on the move. Since 2014, more than a million refugees, asylum seekers, and migrants have arrived, seeking safety and a chance to rebuild their lives. Yet, the asylum process remains long, uncertain, and often painful. Out of this challenging reality, the Melissa Network emerged — a community-led response to the urge

Israel and Palestine   It is a story that goes back thousands of years, but what interests us is the last century and the latest years that have led to one of the greatest crises on the planet. It is a classic story of David and Goliath, but vice versa, with the occupier and oppressor being Israel and Palestine in the place of the oppressed. The modern conflict is traceable back to the late 19th century. The rise of the Zionist movement, a political movement for the creation

“Why are there no famous female artists?”  is a commonly asked question, but the answer has more to do with men than women. The cases of men stealing or getting credit for art that female artists created are, unfortunately, more than we believe. This pattern is more often recognized in marriages or relationships, but not limited to them.    Margarete Steffin One of the most well-known examples of this narrative comes from the notorious scriptwriter Brecht, who is known for bu

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