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Henry Chauncey: An American Life is the first comprehensive educational biography of a pivotal figure in twentieth-century American schooling. Published by Peter Lang as part of their History of Schools and Schooling series, this book traces Chauncey's influential career from his formative years at Groton School and Ohio State University through his education at Harvard College. The biography documents his tenure as a teacher at William Penn Charter School and his groundbreaking role as founding president of the Educational Testing Service, an organisation that fundamentally transformed how educational assessment shapes American life. Spanning from the Great Depression through the Cold War era, this scholarly work provides essential historical context on the development of large-scale assessment practices and their impact on education policy and individual opportunity. Ideal for historians, educators, and anyone interested in twentieth-century American educational reform.

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The book examines Henry Chauncey's education at prestigious institutions including Groton School, Ohio State University, and Harvard College.

This biography documents Chauncey's role as founding president of the Educational Testing Service and his introduction of large-scale assessment into American education.

The work spans Chauncey's career from the Great Depression through the end of the Cold War, providing historical context for educational measurement development.

Published by Peter Lang as volume 54 in the History of Schools and Schooling series, offering scholarly analysis for academic and professional audiences.

The first full-length educational biography of Chauncey covers his teaching position at William Penn Charter School and his lasting influence on American schooling.

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29 September 2014
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19 April 2014

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