William Pinar and William Doll established the Curriculum Theory Project in 1995 from their suite of rooms in 219 Peabody.
The º£½ÇÉçÇø Curriculum Theory Project (CTP) was established in 1995 by two of the field’s most influential scholars — William F. Pinar and William E. Doll, Jr. Their vision was to create a space for rigorous, interdisciplinary inquiry into curriculum as lived educational experience.
From its early years, CTP fostered a vibrant intellectual community through international conferences, visiting scholars, and public lecture series. Signature initiatives like Curriculum Camp grew from this foundation, providing a platform for graduate student research and collaboration.
Over the decades, CTP has become a cornerstone in the development of curriculum theory, shaping the work of scholars, educators, and students around the world.
Highlights From Our History
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2025 Curriculum Theory Alumni Advisory Council (CTAAC) Created
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2023 Curriculum Histories in Place, in Person, in Practice Published
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2021 William E. Doll, Jr. Superior Graduate Student Scholarship in Curriculum Theory Established
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2020 CTP Archives Donated to Hill Memorial Library
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2013 William Pinar and William Doll Curriculum Theory Project Conference Room Dedicated
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2013 William Pinar & William Doll Papers Donated to , Hill Memorial Library
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2009 Curriculum Theory Graduate Collaborative (CTGC)
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2001 American Association for the Advancement of Curriculum Studies (AAACS) & International Association for the Advancement of Curriculum Studies (IAACS) Founded
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1997 CTP Doctoral Fellowship Created
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1997 Curriculum Theory Project Foundation Fund Established
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1995 Curriculum Theory Project Founded
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1992 Inaugural Curriculum Camp Held



