Organization of Educational Historians
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OEH 2009 Annual Conference
September 18-19, 2009
Courtyard Marriott Chicago
2009 CONFERENCE THEME
The Changing Goals of U.S. Schools
With a new government, a changing economy and an increasingly global
outlook, American society is currently transitioning through a period of
change. These changes present an
opportunity for teachers and scholars to (re)visit the purpose of schools in
the United States. What is the
purpose of American education and how has the function of American schooling
changed throughout history?
OEH President, Dr. Greg Barrett of the University of Arkansas
at Little Rock, addresses the members of OEH.
Dr. George Marsden of Notre Dame University delivers
the keynote address at the 2009 annual conference.
Dr. Mindy Spearman of Clemson University discusses proposed changes in the OEH by-laws.
Dr. Wesley Null and James Rodgers of Baylor University.
James Rodgers, Baylor University
Shirley McCarther, University of Missouri-Kansas City
Megan Schwalm-Bell, University of Iowa