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Wood, Benjamin De Kalbe

 Person

Dates

  • Existence: 1894-

Biography

Ben D. Wood was one of the chief figures responsible for the proliferation of standardized educational tests in the United States and a leading advocate and innovator in the fields of aviation education, beginning reading, educational technology, English spelling reform, and individualized education.

Citation:
Author: Gary D. Saretzky
Citation:
A Guide to the Ben D. Wood papers / Educational Testing Service

Found in 1 Collection or Record:

Benjamin De Kalbe (Ben D.) Wood papers

 Collection — 232
Identifier: ELIBR-0232
Scope and Contents

Collection contains a photograph, newspaper clippings, correspondence, and speech given at the memorial service for Dr. Wood. Dr. Woods was born in Brownsville, Texas and is considered to be an educational pioneer.

Dates: 1942, 1984-1986, 1989