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Putting Middle Grades Students on the Graduation Path: A Policy and Practice Brief

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Putting Middle Grades Students on the Graduation Path: A Policy and Practice Brief
In this brief, Balfanz examines the current research on factors influencing graduation, focusing specifically on the middle-grade years. Throughout the document, he emphasizes the importance of family and community engagement in addressing dropout factors before it is too late.
Citation: Balfanz, R. (2009). Putting middle grades students on the graduation path: A policy and practice brief. Westerville, OH: National Middle School Association.
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