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Devoted to Promoting and Teaching the History of Education Across Institutions
We are an international scholarly society devoted to promoting and teaching the history of education across institutions. You will find detailed information about us, what is happening in the organization, our annual meeting, and our publication by browsing our site.
Annual Meeting
Our 2026 annual meeting will be held in Portland, Oregon, from November 5 – 8. The call for proposals is available here.
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Eisenmann Prize Extended Deadline: June 15
The History of Education Society seeks nominations for the Linda Eisenmann Prize. The $1000 prize is awarded biennially to recognize the most outstanding scholarly work (book, article, electronic contribution, etc.) in the field of the history of higher education in...
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Eisenmann Prize Extended Deadline: June 15
The History of Education Society seeks nominations for the Linda Eisenmann Prize. The $1000 prize is awarded biennially to recognize the most outstanding scholarly work (book, article, electronic contribution, etc.) in the field of the history of higher education in...
Robert L. Hampel Outstanding Book Award (Deadline: April 15, 2026)
This award recognizes the most outstanding book on the history of education published during the previous year. Please ask your publishers to nominate and send your book to the committee for consideration. Call for Submissions: This award recognizes the most...
Claude Eggertsen Dissertation Award (Deadline: July 10)
The History of Education Society invites submissions for the 2025 Claude Eggertsen Dissertation Award. The prize has been awarded annually since 1981 to the dissertation judged to be most outstanding in the field of history of education. Dissertations may focus on the...
Linda Eisenmann Prize (Deadline: May 15, 2026)
The History of Education Society seeks nominations for the Linda Eisenmann Prize. The $1000 prize is awarded biennially to recognize the most outstanding scholarly work (book, article, electronic contribution, etc.) in the field of the history of higher education in...
