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Flunking grades : research and policies on retention /

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Other Authors:	Shepard, Lorrie A., Smith, Mary Lee
Format:	Book
Language:	English
Published:	London ; New York : Falmer Press, 1989.
Series:	Education policy perspectives. Policy studies and evaluation series.
Subjects:	Promotion (School) > United States. Grade repetition > United States. Academic achievement > United States. Underachievers > United States. United States > Schools > Students > Academic achievement

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