Members Of the Educational Association (EO) In Greece: Quantitative and Qualitative Data

Abstract

The article deals with the members of the Educational Association "Ekpaideftikos Omilos "(EO), which was founded in Athens in 1910 by well-known and prominent people of the time, with the main purpose of improving Greek education and language and educational reform. The main topic is the investigation of the founding members and common members of the EO, in the context of its operation from 1910 to 1930. The purpose of the article is to answer the main question-topic: who and how many were the members of the association, and und what conditions could they register as members. In addition, the article clarifies certain parameters regarding the qualities and under what conditions of someone to become a member. In more detail, it explores the ideological stances of the members on the language issue, rights, obligations, and any quantitative data on the number of members registered based on the minutes. Also, it explores their social and educational status. Finally, it examines evidence about the founding members and their role and the differences between common members and founding members.