Organization of Educational Historians

The Organization of Educational Historians (OEH) is an academic society of scholars from throughout the nation who produce research on educational history.

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(2/2) Projects might explore missionary schooling, imported philosophies, international students, comparative systems, colonial education or cross-border exchanges. Your topic may fit even if you do not call yourself an educational historian. Virtual option available. #CFP

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(1/2) International, transnational & early American historians: did ideas from beyond—or before—the United States shape American education? OEH welcomes proposals for “Distant Shores, Local Impacts.” Due July 31: https://t.co/9l309AeMLq #Histodons #GlobalHistory #cfp #history

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Historians: your research may already be educational history. OEH welcomes proposals from faculty, graduate students, archivists & independent researchers for papers, panels & workshops. Due July 31: https://t.co/9l309AeMLq #Histodons #CFP

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You asked for it! Proposal Deadline Extended!

Because of continued interest in this year’s conference "From Teaching with Quills to Teaching Quantum Mechanics: American Education at 250 Years," we will extend the proposal deadline to July 31, 2026.
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During COVID, we went to online conferences. NOW, we are back in person in Oklahoma City! Please share your research i.e. WE WANT YOU TO SUBMIT A PROPOSAL. We will use pop culture teachers to remind you! Proposal information is here: https://t.co/OspfRus6Oq #education #history

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After years of remote conferences following COVID, we are back in person. Please consider submitting a proposal to present! For America, it is 250 years of "American" education, but we welcome international presenters! The call for proposals is here: https://t.co/fI5p6ODH8T

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We support our fellow education and history conferences. Please take a look at the attached image for the call for papers and proposals for the annual Society for the Study of Curriculum History Annual Meeting. We hope you submit a proposal!

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Tomorrow, the chance to register for our online conference on the history of education will be a thing of the past! This is the last day! We hope to see you online this weekend-a great experience for students and professionals. More information here: https://t.co/taAJNx3IC5

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Just over 24 hours for grad students and faculty to register. For anyone with an interest in the history of education, this is a way to engage various elements of the history of education while also considering different populations & AI usage. More here: https://t.co/taAJNx3IC5

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LAST CALL! On Friday, our ONLINE annual conference/meeting begins! Explore our sessions & affordable rates for faculty/ professionals, along with our open access for graduate students. See the images for example sessions, workshops, & more! Register here: https://t.co/taAJNx3IC5

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There's still time to virtually attend! As an organization focused on the history of education, we work to ensure access. Our upcoming annual conference (online, Sept. 26-27) welcomes grad students & faculty at an affordable rate. Learn more: https://t.co/taAJNx3IC5
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Another "Today in the history of education" - August 26, 1965, Upward Bound was created. It was influenced in its passage by the Economic Opportunity Act of 1964, aka the War on Poverty. Stan Salett, a Civil Rights activist and Sargent Shriver, were heavily involved in the work.

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Today in the history of education, August 26, 1817, the Territory of Michigan established the Catholepistemiad aka the University of Michigania, through an act signed by Gov. William Woodbridge, Judge Augustus B. Woodward of the Territorial Supreme Court, & Judge John Griffin.

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Today in the history of education, Zerna Sharp was born, August 12, 1889. She worked as a teacher, but her most notable contribution may be the Dick and Jane readers, for which she created the characters and concept, but did not write. The books reached peak use in the 1940-50s.

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Today in the history of education, July 29, 1806, Caleb Mills was born. Mills was the 1st professor of Crawfordsville Classical High School, which became Wabash College in 1851. By 1846, Mills would write "addresses" to the Indiana legislature stating the need for public schools.

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Today in the history of education, the original GI Bill (aka The Servicemembers' Readjustment Act) expired on July 25, 1956. The bill supported numerous veterans pursuing education & increased the # of students colleges served, causing crowding. New versions of the bill followed.

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Today in the history of education, July 18, 1926, Jeanne L. Noble was born. A pioneer in researching Black women’s college experiences, she led Delta Sigma Theta’s Arts & Letters commission, broke barriers as NYU’s 1st African‑American full professor, & advised 3 U.S. presidents.

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As the image shows, its time for "He said, we say!" Today is the last day-July 15th. Submit a cover letter, 750 words about your work, & an abstract, if you want to present at our annual meeting. All history of education topics welcome. More details here: https://t.co/lQLahHXby8

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We're running out of time! You have to help us bring the past to the present-and we're a non-profit, so we can't afford a Delorean or a Flux Capacitor. We need your histories of education. (Due July 15th! Tomorrow as we type this!) Info on submitting here: https://t.co/lQLahHXJnG

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2 days to submit a proposal (due 11:59pm July 15th) to discuss your research on educational history. Why are you waiting? 750 words & a cover letter is all it takes to get feedback & possible acceptance. More info here: https://t.co/lQLahHXJnG

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