edhistorians.bsky.social @edhistorians.bsky.social · 22/08/2026Conference acceptance letters are going out NOW! Thank you to all those who wanted to present! For all those who want to attend, stay tuned... we will be announcing presentations, keynote, and much more soon! 000 0
edhistorians.bsky.social @edhistorians.bsky.social · 19/08/2026On this day in the history of education, August 19, 1869, Washington College (today Washington and Lee University) circulated a letter announcing 50 “press scholarships” intended to advance journalism. You can learn more by reading Kathy E. Gill's article here: wiredpen.com/2013/11/08/t...wiredpen.comThe First College Journalism Students - WiredPenPaper submitted to be considered for presentation at the national convention of the Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication, History Division, Washington, D.C., 9-12 August 1995... 000 0
edhistorians.bsky.social @edhistorians.bsky.social · 14/08/2026Shortly after all panels are confirmed, we will share our full program and announce final conference plans for people who want to attend! We also have a special keynote speaker announcement coming soon. Stay tuned... 000 0
edhistorians.bsky.social @edhistorians.bsky.social · 14/08/2026Just an update for those who have submitted proposals AND those with an interest in attending the conference: Proposal reviews are in progress, which means we will soon be announcing panels and more. If you submitted a proposal, we are hoping to respond no later than August 22nd. 100 0
edhistorians.bsky.social @edhistorians.bsky.social · 31/07/2026Just a reminder, today (July 31st) is the last day to submit a proposal to present at the Organization of Educational Historians in Oklahoma City in October. See the call for articles and panels here: 6ede0187-aac7-4c7d-91b9-800da3ad93e8.usrfiles.com/ugd/6ede01_f... 000 0
edhistorians.bsky.social @edhistorians.bsky.social · 30/07/2026LAST CALL! Tomorrow, July 31st, our call for proposals closes at 11:59 pm. We extended it by request, but we are unable to extend it any further. We hope you submit a proposal related to histories of education. Info on proposals here: 6ede0187-aac7-4c7d-91b9-800da3ad93e8.usrfiles.com/ugd/6ede01_f... 000 0
edhistorians.bsky.social @edhistorians.bsky.social · 28/07/2026On this day in the history of education, July 28, 1790, this appeared in The Carlisle Gazette and the Western Repository of Knowledge (p. 4), a state-authorized lottery linked Dickinson College with Philadelphia’s city hall. A 15% deduction from prizes funded the cause—education by wager. #HistEd 100 0
edhistorians.bsky.social @edhistorians.bsky.social · 28/07/2026Our original deadline for proposals was June 30th, but enough people asked that we extended it to July 31st. If you are thinking about submitting a proposal, you have a little over 3 days left! The call for submissions is here: 6ede0187-aac7-4c7d-91b9-800da3ad93e8.usrfiles.com/ugd/6ede01_f...6ede0187-aac7-4c7d-91b9-800da3ad93e8.usrfiles.com 000 0
edhistorians.bsky.social @edhistorians.bsky.social · 27/07/2026On this day in history, July 27, 1822, Newton Bateman was born. A key figure in Illinois school access, he served as Illinois superintendent of public instruction and advocated for educational access for Black students. Learn more here: www.myjournalcourier.com/features/art... 000 0
edhistorians.bsky.social @edhistorians.bsky.social · 27/07/2026Possible topics include histories related to pedagogy, textbooks, curricula, archives in teaching, museums, historical thinking, teacher education, assessment, and digital history. Historians, teachers, archivists, and public historians are invited. Conference in Oklahoma City, Oct. 2-3. 000 0
edhistorians.bsky.social @edhistorians.bsky.social · 27/07/2026How do we teach people to think, and how has that changed? OEH’s “The Past Is Prologue” welcomes research on the history of teaching, archives, public history, teacher preparation, textbooks & digital history. Due July 31: www.eduhistorians.org/call-for-pro... #HistoryTeaching #CFP #Proposalseduhistorians.orgCall For Proposals | Organization Of Ed 3 100 0
edhistorians.bsky.social @edhistorians.bsky.social · 24/07/2026Projects might examine rights, disability, race, gender, religion, labor, citizenship, desegregation, school finance, institutional authority, or the impact of an individual case or person on education. Historical work surrounding a law, case, policy, or movement is welcome. #cfp #proposal (2/2) 000 0
edhistorians.bsky.social @edhistorians.bsky.social · 24/07/2026With 1 week to go before proposals are due, we look at Track 4 of the conference! Those interested in law and poli sci: how have laws, court cases, & political struggles shaped education? OEH’s “Amendments & Acts” track invites your research. www.eduhistorians.org/call-for-pro... #LegalHistory (1/2)eduhistorians.orgCall For Proposals | Organization Of Ed 3 100 0
edhistorians.bsky.social @edhistorians.bsky.social · 16/07/2026The subject need not be famous. We welcome studies of educators, reformers, activists, institutional leaders, intellectuals, and people recovered through overlooked collections. Students, archivists, faculty, staff, and independent scholars are encouraged. Virtual option available. 000 0
edhistorians.bsky.social @edhistorians.bsky.social · 16/07/2026Researching an influential or overlooked educator, reformer or thinker? OEH’s Track 3: “Guided by the Lamp of Experience” welcomes biographies, intellectual histories & archival recoveries. Students, archivists & independent scholars welcome. Due July 31: www.eduhistorians.org/call-for-pro...eduhistorians.orgCall For Proposals | Organization Of Ed 3 100 0
edhistorians.bsky.social @edhistorians.bsky.social · 15/07/2026(2/2) Due July 31: www.eduhistorians.org/call-for-pro... #IndigenousStudies Possible topics include language revitalization, community-led curricula, oral traditions, and ethical partnerships. We welcome work grounded in community knowledge. Unsure whether your project fits? Contact us!eduhistorians.orgCall For Proposals | Organization Of Ed 3 000 0
edhistorians.bsky.social @edhistorians.bsky.social · 15/07/2026(1/2) As we continue to highlight different conference tracks, we ask, how have communities reclaimed or revitalized knowledge? OEH’s “Ways of Knowing” welcomes work centering Indigenous and community knowledge, language revitalization, decolonial approaches & ethical collaboration.eduhistorians.orgCall For Proposals | Organization Of Ed 3 110 0
edhistorians.bsky.social @edhistorians.bsky.social · 14/07/2026Examples might include missionary schooling, imported philosophies, colonial education, international students, comparative systems or cross-border exchanges. Your project may fit even if “educational historian” is not how you usually describe yourself. Virtual option available. #histodons 000 0
edhistorians.bsky.social @edhistorians.bsky.social · 14/07/2026(1/2) International, transnational & early American historians: did ideas from beyond or before the U.S. shape American education? OEH welcomes proposals for the “Distant Shores, Local Impacts” track. Due July 31: www.eduhistorians.org/call-for-pro... #callforproposals #cfp #conferenceeduhistorians.orgCall For Proposals | Organization Of Ed 3 100 0
edhistorians.bsky.social @edhistorians.bsky.social · 13/07/2026Educational history includes more than schools: law, politics, biography, activism, archives, museums, religion, professional training, international exchange, Indigenous knowledge, student life, and public memory may all fit. Unsure about your topic? Email us! 000 0
edhistorians.bsky.social @edhistorians.bsky.social · 13/07/2026Historians: your research may already be educational history. OEH welcomes proposals from faculty, graduate students, archivists & independent researchers for papers, panels & workshops. Due July 31: www.eduhistorians.org/call-for-pro... #Histodons #CFPeduhistorians.orgCall For Proposals | Organization Of Ed 3 102 0
edhistorians.bsky.social @edhistorians.bsky.social · 06/07/2026You asked for it! Deadline Extended! Because of growing interest in this year’s conference, "From Teaching with Quills to Teaching Quantum Mechanics: American Education at 250 Years," we extended the proposal deadline to July 31st. 6ede0187-aac7-4c7d-91b9-800da3ad93e8.usrfiles.com/ugd/6ede01_f...6ede0187-aac7-4c7d-91b9-800da3ad93e8.usrfiles.com 020 0
edhistorians.bsky.social @edhistorians.bsky.social · 17/06/2026During 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. And we will use pop culture teachers to remind you! Proposal information is here: bit.ly/43pZIZA ! #conference #education #history 000 0
edhistorians.bsky.social @edhistorians.bsky.social · 09/06/2026We are returning to in-person conferences AND offer 3 conferences as we team with the International Society for Educational Biography and the Society of Philosophy and Higher Education for their meetings. Call for proposals here: 6ede0187-aac7-4c7d-91b9-800da3ad93e8.usrfiles.com/ugd/6ede01_f...6ede0187-aac7-4c7d-91b9-800da3ad93e8.usrfiles.com 000 0
edhistorians.bsky.social @edhistorians.bsky.social · 29/10/2025We 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! 000 0
edhistorians.bsky.social @edhistorians.bsky.social · 24/09/2025Tomorrow, the chance to register for our online conference on the history of education will be a thing of the past itself-it will be closed! This is the last day! We hope to see you online this weekend as the low cost ensures better access. More information here: www.edhistorians.org/annual-meeti... 000 0
edhistorians.bsky.social @edhistorians.bsky.social · 23/09/2025Just 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: www.edhistorians.org/annual-meeti... 000 0
edhistorians.bsky.social @edhistorians.bsky.social · 22/09/2025LAST 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: www.edhistorians.org/annual-meeti... 000 0
edhistorians.bsky.social @edhistorians.bsky.social · 15/09/2025There's still time to virtually attend! As an organization focused on the history of education, we work to ensure access for all interested. Our upcoming annual conference (online, Sept. 26-27), welcomes grad students & faculty at an affordable rate. Learn more: www.edhistorians.org/annual-meeti...edhistorians.orgAnnual MeetingORGANIZATION OF EDUCATIONAL HISTORIANS 000 0
edhistorians.bsky.social @edhistorians.bsky.social · 26/08/2025Another "Today in the history of education" - August 26, 1965, Upward Bound was created. It was influenced 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. www.youtube.com/watch?v=rYSj... 010 0
edhistorians.bsky.social @edhistorians.bsky.social · 26/08/2025Today 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. 000 0
edhistorians.bsky.social @edhistorians.bsky.social · 12/08/2025Today in the history of education, Zerna Sharp was born, August 12, 1889. She worked as a teacher and principal, 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 1940s-50s. 000 0
edhistorians.bsky.social @edhistorians.bsky.social · 29/07/2025Today in the history of education, July 29, 1806, Caleb Mills was born. Mills was the 1st professor of Crawfordsville Classical High School, which would become Wabash College in 1851. By 1846, Mills wrote "annual addresses" to the Indiana legislature, demonstrating the need for free public schools. 010 0
edhistorians.bsky.social @edhistorians.bsky.social · 25/07/2025Today in the history of education, the original GI Bill (Servicemembers' Readjustment Act) expired on July 25, 1956. The bill supported numerous veterans pursuing education & increased the amount of students colleges served, causing crowding. New GI Bills followed after the original expired. 000 0
edhistorians.bsky.social @edhistorians.bsky.social · 18/07/2025Today 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, was NYU’s first African‑American full professor, appointed to committees by 3 U.S. presidents, and much more! 010 0
edhistorians.bsky.social @edhistorians.bsky.social · 15/07/2025As 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: www.edhistorians.org/uploads/2/2/... 000 0
edhistorians.bsky.social @edhistorians.bsky.social · 14/07/2025We'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: www.edhistorians.org/uploads/2/2/... 000 0
edhistorians.bsky.social @edhistorians.bsky.social · 13/07/20252 days to submit a proposal (due 11:59pm July 15th!) to discuss your research on the history of education. Why are you waiting? 750 words & a cover letter is all it takes to get feedback & possible acceptance. More info here: www.edhistorians.org/uploads/2/2/... #history #education #conference 000 0
edhistorians.bsky.social @edhistorians.bsky.social · 11/07/2025Today in the history of education, July 11, 1892, Luther Porter Jackson was born. A pioneering historian & professor, Jackson chaired Virginia State’s social sciences department, championed and published works in African American history, and worked with Carter G. Woodson its reading and celebration 000 0
edhistorians.bsky.social @edhistorians.bsky.social · 10/07/2025Today in the history of education, July 10, 1875, Mary McLeod Bethune was born. She founded a school for Black girls that became Bethune‑Cookman University, led the NYA & NCNW, was the first Black woman to lead a federal agency & much more than we have room to write. Her work transformed education. 011 0
edhistorians.bsky.social @edhistorians.bsky.social · 08/07/2025OEH is a non-profit examining educational history. Join us at our online conference -a year's membership includes attendance, the journal & more for $120(professionals)/$60(students). The poster shows our keynote speaker, the panel on AI, & shows PAST panel topics, this year's panels still pending. 000 0
edhistorians.bsky.social @edhistorians.bsky.social · 08/07/2025Today in the history of education, July 8, 1962, the Rangoon University Students’ Union building in Burma was destroyed by the military. Following the July 7 Student Uprising, Ne Win’s forces destroyed RUSU, breaking campus self‑administration policies. News reports on its impact at the time varied. 000 0
edhistorians.bsky.social @edhistorians.bsky.social · 05/07/2025Today in the history of education, July 5, 1900, Henry Barnard died. He served as a reform agent, a superintendent, chancellor of University of Wisconsin, president of St. John's College, & 1st U. S. Commissioner of Education, establishing a foundation for the Bureau of Education. 000 0
edhistorians.bsky.social @edhistorians.bsky.social · 03/07/2025Today in the history of education, July 3, 1839, the first state supported normal school (teacher training institution) opened in Massachusetts. Now Framingham University, its state support differed from the private normal schools predating it. Cyrus Peirce was the 1st principal. 000 0
edhistorians.bsky.social @edhistorians.bsky.social · 02/07/2025Today in the history of education, July 2, 1862, Abraham Lincoln signed into law the Land-Grant Agricultural & Mechanical College Act, a.k.a. the Morrill Act. While Morrill had previously tried to pass it, President Buchanan vetoed it before it was revised & was approved by Lincoln. 010 0
edhistorians.bsky.social @edhistorians.bsky.social · 02/07/2025We extended the call for conference presentation proposals. Learn about us here: www.edhistorians.org Learn about the call for proposals here: www.edhistorians.org/uploads/2/2/... (Note, the call has the original call for proposals that says July 1, but it was extended). 000 0
edhistorians.bsky.social @edhistorians.bsky.social · 02/07/2025We are all walking libraries of educational experience. We hope you will consider sharing your lived expertise. 000 0
edhistorians.bsky.social @edhistorians.bsky.social · 01/07/2025We have great proposals in, but we can still take yours! We have extended the call to ensure recent graduates, those dealing with the end of their institution's fiscal year, etc. can submit, but the July 15th deadline is the latest we can go! Here is the call: www.edhistorians.org/uploads/2/2/...edhistorians.org 000 0
edhistorians.bsky.social @edhistorians.bsky.social · 01/07/2025"It's the end of the fiscal year..." "My summer classes are taking more time..." "I just graduated but I want to submit..." YOU talked, we LISTENED. Hearing these, we realized more time was needed. The deadline has been extended to July 15th. Last call! Link to call for proposals in thread. 100 0
edhistorians.bsky.social @edhistorians.bsky.social · 30/06/2025Time is running out! Submit a proposal for our annual history of education conference. A submission of 500 to 750 words is all that is required to be considered. Details here: www.edhistorians.org/uploads/2/2/... Please share with any colleagues, faculty, or students who may be interested. 000 0
