This inquiry explores the scholarly influence of Elliot Eisner by examining how ideas derived from his scholarship have spread. The study begins with Eisner's bio-sketch and a literature review on the history of ideas and the use of knowledge in education, followed by descriptions of this paper's research method and data sources. The analysis revolves around (1) the influence of Eisner's ideas and approaches, (2) Eisner's direct impact through his involvement in projects/organizations, and (3) Eisner's effect on the academic literature. Discussions of generative scholarship, intergenerational legacy and scholarly influence conclude the work, along with the suggestion that the inquiry be re-enacted with other noteworthy scholarly figures in order to increase the understanding of the influence of ideas and research dissemination in the field of education.