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. SaretzkyCitation:
A Guide to the Ben D. Wood papers / Educational Testing ServiceFound 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
