John L. Rury is professor of Education and (by courtesy) History and African & African American Studies at the University of Kansas. He has served as president of the History of Education Society, USA, and as a vice president of the American Educational Research Association. He is an author or editor of nine books on the history of American education.
Eileen H. Tamura is professor emeritus at the College of Education, University of Hawai 'i. Before her retirement, she served as chair of the Department of Educational Foundations. She served as president of the History of Education Society (USA). She is the author, coauthor, or editor of seven history books.