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This analysis reexamines the purging of schoolteachers during Francoism, specifically in Madrid, to understand its impact on pedagogical reform.

Silenced pedagogical reform: memory of purged schoolteachers in Madrid (Spain, 1936–1975)

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This analysis reexamines the purging of schoolteachers during Francoism, specifically in Madrid, to understand its impact on pedagogical reform.
Systematic analysis of 2,772 purge files and 249 review files from Madrid, including data on 106 headteachers.
Focus on the professional culture surrounding Progressive Education and the subsequent repression of educators.
55.66% of headteachers were sanctioned, compared to 25.06% of schoolteachers, indicating a higher targeting of leadership.
The Superior Review Court acted as a tool for legitimizing Francoism rather than providing oversight.
The regime aimed to eliminate previous educational movements and enforce a traditional teaching model.

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Critical analysis reveals the impact of Francoist purging practices on schoolteachers in Madrid, highlighting historical implications.

Santiesteban et al. (2026) studied this question.

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