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Bonnie Laughlin-Schultz is a Professor of History at Eastern Illinois University's College of Arts and Sciences, where she serves as the History with Teacher Licensure in Social Science Coordinator and History Unit A Representative. She specializes in 19th century United States history with a focus on American women's history and radical abolitionism.
Her research interests center on American women's history, particularly examining the roles of women in the Civil War era and abolitionist movements. She has made significant contributions to understanding the family of John Brown and women's political thought in early America. Her work bridges historical scholarship with contemporary issues in civics education and social justice.
Professor Laughlin-Schultz's publications demonstrate consistent scholarly output across multiple decades, with recent work focusing on history education reform, intersectional activism, and the legacy of 19th century feminism. Her scholarship spans book reviews, articles, and book chapters that connect historical analysis with current educational practices and social issues.
Her notable recognition includes the Kansas Notable Book Award (2014) for her monograph The Tie That Bound Us: The Women of John Brown's Family and the Legacy of Radical Abolitionism.
She actively engages with the educational community as a Civics Instructional Coach with the McCormick Foundation, assisting middle level and secondary Civics teachers in downstate Illinois, and contributes to IllinoisCivics.org. Her work extends to media commentary on historical topics, particularly regarding Critical Race Theory and civics education.
