What did we learn in 40 years of education in democracyWithout ignoring the many outstanding issues, the four decades of democratic continuity offer an opportunity to review what has been built in the education system. This construction has been collective—involving teachers, students, governments, families, and social organizations—and has yielded fruits Significant achievements include: the expansion of secondary and primary education, the decline in illiteracy, the updating and expansion of curriculum designs, the construction of schools, and greater access to university education.