How unequal are their vertical equity measures? A comparison of three canadian provinces

Alberta Journal of Educational Research

Volumn 56, Issue 2, 2010, Pages 218-230

  Li, Xiaobin ^a,b  

^a BROCK UNIVERSITY   (Canada)

^b Faculty Education   (Canada)

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EID: 77956150141     PISSN: 00024805     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
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