The evidence base for improving school outcomes by addressing the whole child and by addressing skills and attitudes, not just content

Early Education and Development

Volumn 21, Issue 5, 2010, Pages 780-793

  Diamond, Adele ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF BRITISH COLUMBIA   (Canada)

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EID: 77958092903     PISSN: 10409289     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/10409289.2010.514522     Document Type: Article

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