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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.
To view the 2020 HES Annual Meeting Call for Proposals, click here.
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Berkowitz Fellowship in History of Education
Jonathan Zimmerman, a professor of the history of education in Penn GSE’s Literacy, Culture, and International Education division, has been named the Judy & Howard Berkowitz Professor in Education. Considered one of the foremost education historians today,...
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Obituary: Patricia Ann Palmieri
Patricia Ann Palmieri, a gifted teacher and researcher, died suddenly of natural causes on June 12th. She was 73. Dr. Palmieri was the author of In Adamless Eden, an acclaimed portrait of the female professoriate of Wellesley College from 1890 through 1920. At her...
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AERA is switching its 2021 Annual Meeting from a place-based meeting to a completely virtual format. Read the announcement: https://t.co/vgxaoiCWEk #AERA21
Over the past 20 years @FAMU_1887's Department of History and African American Studies have produced over 30 graduates (that I know of) who have earned Ph.D.'s in History, Education, African American Studies, English, etc. #blackstudiesturns50
Great thread about scholars’ public engagement 👇
Alrighty, finally getting around to saying something about my @AERA_EdResearch Communication award. First, as I said yesterday, I really can't think of an award that would mean more to me than this one. I care *so much* about communicating with the public.
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Berkowitz Fellowship in History of Education
Jonathan Zimmerman, a professor of the history of education in Penn GSE’s Literacy, Culture, and International Education division, has been named the Judy & Howard Berkowitz Professor in Education. Considered one of the foremost education historians today,...
Canadian History of Education Association 2020 CFP
CALL FOR PAPERS Conference Dates: October 22-25, 2020 Conference Location: Victoria, BC – Laurel Point Inn Deadline for Submissions: March 30th, 2020 Theme: One Hundred Years of Educational Stability and Change, 1920-2020 In 1920, the Canadian Marconi Company station...
Your Response To The Elizabeth Warren Pregnancy Story Is Important
Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Elizabeth Warren speaks at a town hall meeting Sept. 19 in Iowa City, Iowa. (Charlie Neibergall/AP) Elizabeth Warren has a personal anecdote that she shares on the campaign trail, about being fired from her teaching...
