Theme
“Re-examining Education and Peace in a Divided World”
Introduction
The 70th Annual Conference of the Comparative and International Education Society (CIES) invites researchers, policymakers, and educators to engage in global dialogue on the critical intersections between education and peace. In light of growing divisions and conflict across nations, this year's theme challenges participants to reconsider how education can foster peace in increasingly polarized contexts.
Primary objectives
- Share empirical and applied research and theoretical insights: disseminate research findings and theoretical perspectives on education and peace
- Critically examine education's role in fostering peace: analyze how education can mitigate divisions and promote social cohesion
- Explore effective educational practices: investigate different educational practices, policies, and frameworks that contribute to peacebuilding
Call for Submissions
Proposals are welcome from across disciplines, regions, and methodologies—particularly those that focus on the intersections of peace and education, as well as those engaging with the broader dimensions of comparative and international education.
The call for submissions is now open. Interested participants are invited to submit papers, roundtable presentations, posters, and other formats aligned with the conference theme.
Submission Deadline
August 26, 2025, at 11:59 PM ET