Laura Sánchez Blanco

Laura Sánchez Blanco serves as Full Professor in the Department of Theory and History of Education at the Faculty of Education, University of Valladolid (Palencia Campus), where she teaches and conducts research on historical and theoretical aspects of education. Her academic journey began with a Graduate in Teaching and Pedagogy degree from the Pontifical University of Salamanca (UPSA), culminating in a PhD in Educational Sciences with Cum Laude distinction, European Mention, and the Extraordinary Doctoral Award.

Her educational background includes:

• Graduate in Teaching
• Degree in Pedagogy from Pontifical University of Salamanca
• PhD in Educational Sciences (Cum Laude, European Mention, Extraordinary Doctoral Award)

Her research critically examines social policies and educational legislation, pedagogical renewal movements, women's roles in education history, and contemporary inclusive educational frameworks. She investigates how historical school cultures shape modern pedagogical approaches, with particular emphasis on gender dynamics and policy evolution within Spanish educational contexts.

Her scientific recognition includes:

• Cum Laude distinction
• European Mention
• Extraordinary Doctoral Award
• Excellent rating in the Docentia program

She has held significant leadership roles including Vice Dean of Innovation and New Pedagogical Proposals (2018-2021) at UPSA, Volunteer Coordinator (2016-2018), and Deputy Director of Colegio Mayor Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe (2012-2013). Her collaborative research spans multiple projects, evidenced by over sixty publications. She actively contributes to academic communities as a member of the Spanish Association for Research in the History of Women (AEIHM), Spanish Society for the History of Education (SEDHE), and the Chair of Studies on the Segovian School. Her laboratory affiliations include the Recognized Research Group 'Helmantica Paideia' at University of Salamanca and 'Ágora de Educación. Pensamiento, Cultura y Sociedad' at University of Valladolid.