Government Schools: Power and History in Argentina

When analyzing our present society, it is easy to overlook state intervention since its mandates vary in all shapes and sizes. However, in only a few instances is it so clear as it is in education. This is manifested prominently when people talk about it, every time trying to impose their own agenda on what should be taught and how. Education as a concept and practice is misunderstood in this regard. We shall look at its meaning, the consequences of state intervention, and a short analysis of a case study.