Seventy‐Five Years of <i>Educational Theory</i> : Foundations and Futures

Abstract This editorial introduction marks the seventy‐fifth anniversary of Educational Theory , reflecting on the journal's historical contributions while looking forward to the future of philosophy of education and educational theory. This anniversary issue of the journal features two complementary sets of essays: five revisited articles in which authors return to notable work from the past twenty‐five years to assess its ongoing significance, and nine forward‐looking reflections that consider the present and future roles of philosophers and theorists of education amid political, social, and technological change. Together, these contributions illuminate enduring questions about democracy, educational purpose, global engagement, public scholarship, and the challenges and possibilities posed by artificial intelligence. The introduction argues that educational philosophy and theory remain vital for interrogating educational aims, sustaining democratic commitments, and cultivating critical and imaginative thought, and it calls for continued reflection on the field's responsibilities and possibilities as Educational Theory enters its next era.