Should Schools Teach Patriotism? Flags, Kings & the Curriculum Debate: Points of View

Reform has unveiled plans for a “patriotic curriculum” — including flying the Union Flag in every school, displaying portraits of the King, and reshaping history teaching to focus more heavily on British achievements. Supporters say it’s about restoring national pride, identity and balance in education. Critics argue it risks politicising the classroom and narrowing how history is taught. So where should schools draw the line? 👉 Should education actively promote patriotism? 👉 Is national identity being lost — or protected? 👉 And who decides what version of history gets taught?

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Should Schools Teach Patriotism? Flags, Kings & the Curriculum Debate: Points of View is an episode from Teachers Talk Radio by Teachers Talk Radio.

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This episode was published on Apr 30, 2026.

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