Medal of the Commission of National Education
| Medal of the Commission of National Education | |
|---|---|
| Type | Ministerial decoration |
| Awarded for | Outstanding contributions to education and upbringing |
| Country | Poland |
| Eligibility | Polish citizens and foreigners |
| Ribbon | |
| Status | Currently awarded |
| Established | 27 April 1956 |
The Medal of the Commission of National Education (Polish: Medal Komisji Edukacji Narodowej, abbreviated as Medal KEN) is a Polish ministerial decoration awarded for exceptional contributions to education and pedagogy. It is conferred by the Minister of National Education.
The medal is named after the Commission of National Education (Polish: Komisja Edukacji Narodowej), the first central authority of public education in Poland and Europe, established by the Sejm of the Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth on 14 October 1773 at the initiative of King Stanisław August Poniatowski.