The knowledge is power program (kipp): An analysis of one model's efforts to promote achievement in underserved communities

Journal of School Choice

Volumn 3, Issue 3, 2009, Pages 212-241

  Macey, Erin ^a   Decker, Janet ^a   Eckes, Suzanne ^a  

^a INDIANA UNIVERSITY   (United States)

Author keywords

Achievement; Charter schools; Minority

Indexed keywords

EID: 85008753901     PISSN: 15582159     EISSN: 15582167     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/15582150903280656     Document Type: Article

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