by History of Education Society | Sep 5, 2014
We are thrilled to announce the History of Education Society Blog. Here, you will find the latest news on research, events and literature relating to the history of education. We welcome you to contribute to the blog. Blog posts can make research publicly accessible,...
by History of Education Society | Sep 4, 2014
By Christopher BischofOn the first of May each year from the 1880s onward the young women at Whitelands teacher training college in London celebrated by throwing to the wind the timetable that normally dictated how their every moment would be spent. Instead,...
by History of Education Society | Aug 30, 2014
The Past in the Present…Rainy day reflections on the scorching days of summerBy Jonathan Doney ~ @Jonathan_Doney As the rain pours down on the ‘summer’ Bank Holiday, the scorching sunny days of early July spent in London attending the ISCHEconference at the...
by History of Education Society | Aug 24, 2014
By Ken ClaytonIn researching the history of education in 17th century England, we might expect to find a number of books examining the subject in detail. To a degree this is true, but only to a degree; when it comes to petty schools, there is very little existing...