Born: 7 December 1902, Estonia
Died: 6 July 1967
Country most active: United States
Also known as: NA
The following is excerpted from Infinite Women creator Allison Tyra’s book Uncredited: Women’s Overlooked, Misattributed, and Stolen Work.
Upon completing her Master’s degree in the U.S., Estonian curriculum reformer Hilda Taba wanted to return home. But her alma mater, the University of Tartu, rejected her application because of her gender. She stayed in the U.S., writing extensively on education and making valuable contributions to the field.