In recognition of her outstanding career, the prestigious academic, writer and former civil servant Adriana Puiggros she was invested as a doctor for the sake of honor by the National Pedagogical University (UNIPE), one of the houses of higher education where she is a professor. The event was held to a full room in the auditorium of the University headquarters, located in the Buenos Aires neighborhood of San Telmo, and the rector of UNIPE, Carlos Rodríguez, participated alongside the educator and pedagogue; the vice-rector, Ana Pereyra; and the teacher Nicolás Arata. “With Milei, Argentina is in the labyrinth of labyrinths. Rebuilding things that are destroyed is difficult, but we are going to do it,” said Puiggrós in dialogue with Page/12.
In the conference he gave during the ceremony, Puiggrós highlighted the trajectory of teacher training in Argentina, made a historicization of the transformations in the field of education at a local and international level, analyzed the impact of digitalization and new technologies and criticized the educational policy of the government of Javier Milei. “Today we are going through the most serious situation since the last dictatorship in terms of definancing and disqualification of universities by the national government.”, he expressed. In this context, he highlighted the student and educational community’s fight against the libertarian adjustment. “Until recently, university youth seemed oblivious to the policies that were being developed. But Today we see that the student and teacher movement is a subject that does not dissolve with anarcho-neoliberal policies. It returns and will defend that autonomous space, which is part of the national State, and today it is going through an invaluable process of political, social and cultural learning,” said the doctor in Pedagogy from the National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM) and emeritus professor. from the University of Buenos Aires (UBA), who also wrote various books on the history of education, was a conventional constituent and deputy of the Nation and held various public positions, including that of vice minister of Education during the government. former.
In conversation with this newspaper, Puiggrós pointed out that the distinction received is “an enormous honor” and recalled that UNIPE was conceived as “a university project aimed at pedagogical research and the improvement of teachers, so that they could have a status as the university students.” “The fact that from that idea we have come to have this university, which is not massive but concentrated on the production of pedagogical knowledge, shows that you can start, you can continue and you can get there. We have to fight,” he said. She also expressed her concern about the educational policy of La Libertad Avanza, although she expressed hope that there will once again be a government that invests in education, research and scientific-technological development. “With Milei, Argentina is in the labyrinth of labyrinths. In the particular case of education, it is a destructive policy of public education, intended for state resources to go only to private sectors. I am very concerned not only now but in the long term, because rebuilding things that are destroyed is difficult, but we are going to do it.”, he stated.
For his part, the rector Carlos Rodríguez highlighted in dialogue with Page/12 the contribution of Adriana Puiggrós in the history of Argentine education. “When you see his career, he is someone who is consistent in theory and practice. She is an intellectual recognized worldwide, particularly in Latin America, and also a woman of action. She has been a constitutionalist, a deputy, a civil servant, and she is a person who currently collaborates with us with an energy as if she were forty years old,” said Rodríguez, who in turn described the educational policy of Javier Milei’s government as “worrying.” “Nothing. It is built with shouts. “We have to maintain institutions and be very careful with the paths we take, but the situation is really worrying.”
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What specific policy changes enacted by the Milei administration are causing the most concern within the Argentinian academic community, and what evidence supports the claim that these changes are “destructive” to public education?
## Interview: Adriana Puiggrós and Carlos Rodríguez on the Future of Argentinian Education
**Introduction:**
Welcome to World-Today-News. Today, we have the privilege of speaking with esteemed educator Dr. Adriana Puiggrós, recently honored with an honorary doctorate from the National Pedagogical University (UNIPE), and UNIPE Rector, Dr. Carlos Rodríguez. We will discuss Dr. Puiggrós’ career, the current state of Argentinian education, and the challenges posed by recent policy changes.
**Section 1: Celebrating a Life Dedicated to Education**
* Dr. Puiggrós, receiving this honorary doctorate from UNIPE must be incredibly rewarding. Could you share your thoughts on this recognition and what it means to you, particularly coming from an institution focused on pedagogical research and teacher development?
* Dr. Rodríguez, what led UNIPE to choose Dr. Puiggrós for this honorary doctorate? What are some of the key contributions she has made to the field of education in Argentina and beyond?
**Section 2: Navigating the Labyrinth: Education under the Milei Administration**
* Dr. Puiggrós, you have been very vocal about your concerns regarding the educational policies of the current government. You’ve described it as a “destructive policy” aimed at dismantling public education. Could you elaborate on specific policies that worry you and their potential long-term consequences for Argentina?
* Dr. Rodríguez, as Rector of UNIPE, how are you and your institution responding to these policy changes? What strategies are you employing to mitigate the potential negative impacts on your students and faculty?
**Section 3: A Call for Resistance and Hope**
* Dr. Puiggrós, how can the academic community, students, and the broader public contribute to resisting these policies and advocating for a stronger, more equitable education system?
* Dr. Puiggrós, you’ve expressed hope that Argentina will once again prioritize education, research, and scientific advancement. What gives you this hope, and what steps can be taken to ensure that this vision becomes a reality?
* Dr. Rodríguez, what message of encouragement would you give to students, educators, and parents who are concerned about the future of education in Argentina?
**Conclusion:**
We thank Dr. Puiggrós and Dr. Rodríguez for taking the time to share their valuable insights. Their commitment to education in Argentina provides both a stark warning about the challenges ahead and a powerful call to action for all who value a well-educated and thriving society.
