Veterans education is defined as the act of remembering and honoring the noble spirit of those who have sacrificed for the nation and supporting their bereaved families through respect and courtesy. It plays a vital role in fostering national pride and unity. Rewarding meritorious deeds is essential to maintaining and developing national identity. In recent years, the focus of veterans’ welfare policies has shifted from providing material support to veterans toward promoting patriotism across society and cultivating a culture of respect for veterans. From an educational perspective, this shift underscores the importance of veterans education in cultivating awareness among future generations, including children and youth.
This study assumes that schools represent the optimal setting and platform for veterans education and therefore concentrates on veterans education within school contexts. The purpose of the study is to assess the potential of veterans education in schools and to propose ways to revitalize it by closely examining the case of a learning community dedicated to the topic. First, relevant theories concerning veterans and veterans education were reviewed. After defining the concept of veterans and examining public perceptions, the limitations of existing research were identified through a review of prior studies. Next, the research method was outlined, and the operational process and outcomes of the ‘2024 Teachers, Veterans Club’ activities were analyzed. Based on these findings, practical strategies for revitalizing veterans education in schools were proposed. This study can assist researchers to discover and share practical examples of implementation, thereby demonstrating the potential for broader expansion of veterans education.