Background
Aaron, Ira Edward was born on July 9, 1919 in Jenkins County, Georgia, United States. Son of Thomas William and Sally (Lane) Aaron.
Aaron, Ira Edward was born on July 9, 1919 in Jenkins County, Georgia, United States. Son of Thomas William and Sally (Lane) Aaron.
Bachelor of Arts in Journalism, University Georgia, 1941. Master of Education, University Georgia, 1947. Doctor of Philosophy, University Minnesota, 1954.
Teacher, principal, Jenkins County Public Schools, 1941, 46-47; assistant professor, U. Georgia, Athens, 1948-1955; associate professor, U. Georgia, 1955-1960; professor education, U. Georgia, 1960-1967; alumni foundation distinguished professor, U. Georgia, 1967-1985; alumni foundation distinguished professor emeritus, U. Georgia, since 1985.
Served with United States Army Air Force, 1942-1946. Member National Education Association (life), American Psychological Association, International Reading Association (president 1983-1984), Reading Hall of Fame (president-secretary 1987-1988), Phi Beta Kappa, Phi Kappa Phi, Phi Delta Kappa, Kappa Delta Pi.