The impact of computer technology on academic achievement of young African American children

Journal of Research in Childhood Education

Volumn 20, Issue 2, 2005, Pages 91-101

  Judge, Sharon ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE   (United States)

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EID: 33750360430     PISSN: 02568543     EISSN: 21502641     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/02568540509594554     Document Type: Article

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