Analiza historyczna i ideologiczna sztandarów szkół noszących imię Komisji Edukacji Narodowej

Abstract

The most important symbol of school is its banner. Not only is it an element of the given school’s unity, but it also serves as a carrier for symbolic and ideological content. In Poland, there are fifty two schools which bear the name of The Commission of National Education. From this has arisen the idea to analyze the banners of those schools in regard to the symbols and mottos placed on them. Twenty six schools has answered the request for provision of materials needed for the analysis. The images of banners were discussed in reference to the circumstances of the conferment of the name of The Commission of National Education to each school. The meaning of the symbols used on the banners is pointed out in the summary. Furthermore, the postulate to continue the research on this matter, also including schools bearing the names of individual members of The Commission of National Education was put forward.