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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.
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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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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...
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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...
Education and Social Movements Affinity Group HES 2026 Proposal Organizing
Do you study community organizing, movement-building, political education, and/or teaching and learning for social change? Want to connect with other HES folks to explore possible research and action collaborations ahead of the March 16 HES proposal deadline? Please...
New York State Foundations of Education Associations 2026 Call for Papers
NYSFEA, in partnership with the Rutgers Graduate School of Education, is pleased to announce the 2026 Annual Meeting of the New York State Foundations of Education Association. The 52nd meeting of NYSFEA will provide an opportunity to participate in dialogue with...
