Curriculum Theory Project:  A Storied History

The LSU 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

  • 2025 Curriculum Theory Alumni Advisory Council (CTAAC) Created

  • 2023 Curriculum Histories in Place, in Person, in Practice Published

  • 2021 William E. Doll, Jr. Superior Graduate Student Scholarship in Curriculum Theory Established

  • 2020 CTP Archives Donated to Hill Memorial Library

  • 2013 William Pinar and William Doll Curriculum Theory Project Conference Room Dedicated

  • 2013 William Pinar & William Doll Papers Donated to , Hill Memorial Library

  • 2009 Curriculum Theory Graduate Collaborative (CTGC)

  • 2001 American Association for the Advancement of Curriculum Studies (AAACS) & International Association for the Advancement of Curriculum Studies (IAACS) Founded

  • 1997 CTP Doctoral Fellowship Created

  • 1997 Curriculum Theory Project Foundation Fund Established

  • 1995 Curriculum Theory Project Founded

  • 1992 Inaugural Curriculum Camp Held