Η Δημογραφική Κατάσταση και η Πρωτοβάθμια Εκπαίδευση στην πόλη της Κατερίνης από το 1912-1930

Abstract

Primary education in the city of Katerini from its incorporation in 1912 until the early 1930s was a period of significant development and transformation, reflecting the wider changes in Greek society and the educational system. After the liberation of Katerini from the Ottoman Empire in 1912 and its incorporation into the Greek mainland, the city began to grow economically and demographically. The need for education became more urgent, as the new conditions demanded a more educated society. During the 1910s and 1920s, new schools were established, and the existing educational infrastructure was improved. Classrooms were expanded and better equipped to meet the needs of students. The local community and national efforts to improve educational conditions played an important role. Overall, the period from 1912 to the early 1930s was a transitional but also a creative period for primary education in Katerini. The fundamental changes and efforts for improvement left a strong imprint that contributed to the subsequent development of the city's educational infrastructure and society, so the purpose of this paper is to highlight both the primary education within the city of Katerini and the demographic development from 1912 to 1930.