Marc-Antoine Jullien is considered the father of comparative education because he was the first person to write a book on the subject, titled \"Esquisse et vues préliminaires d'un ouvrage sur l'education comparée\" in 1817.

In the 19th century, comparative education was mainly used to improve educational practices by learning from the experiences of other countries.

The United States was the first country to establish a national bureau of education in 1867.

In the early 20th century, comparative education focused on the study of educational systems, including their structure, organization, and curriculum.

The International Bureau of Education (IBE) was established in 1925 to promote comparative education.

In the mid-20th century, comparative education focused on the study of educational development, including the factors that contribute to educational progress.

The International Association for the Evaluation of Educational Achievement (IEA) was established in 1964 to promote educational research.

In the late 20th century, comparative education focused on the study of educational globalization, including the impact of globalization on educational systems and policies.

The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) was established in 2000 to promote educational quality.

Today, comparative education focuses on the study of educational quality, including the factors that contribute to effective teaching and learning.