SPECIAL ISSUE OF THE PEABODY JOURNAL OF EDUCATION

CALL FOR PROPOSALS

Every other year, the publications committee will identify a theme and editors for a special issue of the Peabody Journal of Education. The deadline for proposal submissions is May 15 of each year.

Submissions should be sent electronically as a Word attachment to Kathryn A. McDermott, Chair of the Publications Committee, to mcdermott@educ.umass.edu

Guidelines

Proposals should contain the following:

1. Title and/or theme of the Special Issue
2. Rationale (5-8 pages) which describes in more detail the proposed theme, its salience, theoretical perspectives and an indication of current trends and research in the field. Within the rationale there should be a clear indication of the how the term 'politics' is being interpreted or defined.
3. List of proposed contributors and topics of articles. Please note, we do appreciate that these may change as the editorial process develops. We need some idea, at this stage, of the areas of the field you would like to cover and who you have in mind to do it. Each special issue is composed of about 10-12 contributions plus editors' commentary. It is helpful if these are arranged in sections. You are encouraged to examine past editions.

General points

1. Proposals will be read and reviewed by members of the Publications Committee and the successful proposers will be notified by e-mail.
2. The committee prefers joint editorial arrangements, and it encourages newer scholars to work alongside an experienced colleague or colleagues.
3. Editors may contribute articles but it is worthwhile remembering that they also have the opportunity to write a Foreword and/ or concluding commentary.

Please do not hesitate to contact me if you need further advice.

Kathryn A. McDermott
Chair, PEA Publications Committee