In the ancient Greek language, Krátos (κράτος) means strength or power, hence “democracy” is interpreted as “the power of the people”.
A simple internet search shows that on some occasions the term “educracy” is associated with the combination of education and democracy, but in no case with what would be its original etymological root, that is, “the power of education”. Historically, many democracies were formed through a Revolution.
Today everybody is talking about an “Educational Revolution”, mainly as a consequence of the pandemic and artificial intelligence. The first of these due to the effect it had and is having on educational systems at all levels and in all corners of the world. The second, evidenced these days by the infinity of articles that describe the possible effects of tools like “ChatGPT” in education.
Isn’t it time then to transform that Educational Revolution so that, as a result, we reach an “educracy” (the power of education)?
Learn how by reading the article written by
- Guillermo Oliveto, UTN.BA Dean, Immediate Past Chair GEDC Latam
- Uriel Cukierman, CIIE Director, Former IFEES President
