Teachers in Saxony-Anhalt, Germany, are raising concerns about proposed changes to school curricula by the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party, which is gaining political influence in the region. The AfD has outlined plans to revise education policies, aiming to "end the culture of guilt" associated with Germany’s history and shift the focus toward national heroes like Otto von Bismarck, the 19th-century unifier of Germany. This proposal has sparked alarm among educators and students, who fear a diminished emphasis on the country’s dark past, particularly the Nazi era. According to the AfD's policy platform, high school assemblies would no longer allow the display of the rainbow flag, a symbol of support for the LGBT community. Marco Ladewig, principal of the Friedrich Förster high school in Haldensleben, noted this as one of the proposed changes. Ulrich Siegmund, an AfD candidate, has emphasized the party’s goal of promoting a more positive image of Germany’s history and culture. However, history classes in Saxony-Anhalt currently spend a significant amount of time examining the Nazi period, a topic many educators believe is essential for understanding modern German identity. Jana Leitiger, a history teacher, expressed concern that vital lessons about the Holocaust and National Socialism could be removed if the AfD comes to power. High school students have also voiced their support for keeping the Nazi era central to the curriculum, with Hasan Khalaf stating that it should remain a key focus in history classes. In addition to curriculum changes, the AfD has proposed separating students with disabilities and migrant students into different classes, a policy criticized by some parents and educators. One mother shared that her friend’s daughter, the only German in her class, struggled academically in a diverse setting. Another parent suggested that students with disabilities should attend specialized schools, referencing practices from the former East Germany (GDR). The AfD acknowledges that some of its proposals may conflict with federal or European laws, but the party is determined to use Saxony-Anhalt as a testing ground for its policies. This approach has raised concerns about the potential impact on educational standards and the inclusivity of the school system, with many fearing a shift toward a more nationalist and exclusionary educational environment.