THE PUBLIC IN THE FIELD OF EDUCATIONAL AND ENLIGHTENING ACTIVITIES

Abstract

The article is devoted to the problems of democratization in the education system. Democratization of the educational process, according to the authors, is possible by means of increased participation of self-governing associations and public unions. The authors examine issues related to the participation of public associations in the field of educational and enlightening activities. The analysis of the charters of municipal councils has allowed the authors to highlight the forms of educational and enlightening activities; they also propose their classification into general and special forms. The authors draw a conclusion according to which activities of unions, associations of municipalities of constituent entities of the Russian Federation in educational activities aimed at raising legal consciousness and activity of residents of municipalities in addressing the issues of local importance are very significant and important.