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In 1978 “The Pedagogical Quarterly” published an article entitled “New tendencies in the research on the school curricula” written by Wincenty Okoń, a significant representative of Polish pedagogy. From today’s perspective, its content, discussions and conclusions were an important turning point in defining and understanding the structural complexity of the curriculum implemented in the Polish educational system. Despite the passage of time and political changes in Poland, the areas of educational research on school curricula indicated by Wincenty Okoń still remain a challenge for researchers. A reminder of statements about the understanding of curriculum and research from 35 years ago may be a starting point for a discussion on today’s educational policy, in particular those of its elements which are associated with the structure and content of the contemporary school curriculum.