Anatoli Rapoport

Anatoli Rapoport serves as Professor in the Department of Curriculum and Instruction at Purdue University's College of Education, where he has held progressively senior positions since 2000. His expertise spans social studies education, citizenship education, and global educational frameworks, with particular focus on post-Soviet educational contexts and U.S. comparative practices.

His educational background includes:

• Ph.D. in Social Studies Education, Purdue University (2006)
• M.S. in Social Studies Education, Purdue University (2002)
• B.A. in Foreign Language Education, Tula State Pedagogical University, Russia (1979)

Rapoport's research examines the complex interplay between globalization, citizenship identity formation, and educational policy. He investigates how educational systems navigate tensions between national identity and global citizenship, with increasing attention to technological disruptions in social studies pedagogy. His work critically analyzes patriotic education frameworks in transitional societies while developing constructive models for democratic citizenship education.

Recent publications reveal evolving research trajectories: early work focused on post-Soviet civic identity construction, shifting toward global citizenship frameworks, and most recently integrating artificial intelligence's impact on social studies education. This progression reflects growing emphasis on technology-mediated global learning and the challenges of teaching citizenship amid rising nationalism.

His distinguished recognition includes:

• Doctor Honoris Causa from the Academy of Science of Moldova (2017)
• Outstanding Leadership in Globalization Award from Purdue University (2020)
• Fulbright Scholarship Board Certificate of Appreciation (2015)
• Multiple Curriculum & Instruction Excellence Awards at Purdue

Rapoport directs substantial externally funded initiatives, primarily through U.S. Department of State programs like the Benjamin Franklin Transatlantic Fellowship ($750,000, 2022-2024). His grant portfolio demonstrates sustained commitment to international educational exchange, teacher development, and cross-cultural curriculum design, with particular focus on Eastern Europe and Central Asia. These projects facilitate substantive collaboration between U.S. and international educators while generating empirical research on global citizenship education.

His leadership extends through extensive grant-funded international programming, though specific laboratory structures aren't documented. Current initiatives position him at the intersection of educational technology, global citizenship theory, and practical teacher development.