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Title: Science and Mathematics Teacher Retention: A Collective Analysis and Comparison Between Master Teachers and Other Teachers
Award ID(s):
1950019
NSF-PAR ID:
10517438
Author(s) / Creator(s):
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Editor(s):
Blikstein, P; Van_Aalst, J; Kizito, R; Brennan, K
Publisher / Repository:
International Society of the Learning Sciences
Date Published:
Journal Name:
Proceedings for the 17th International Conference of the Learning Sciences
Page Range / eLocation ID:
1801 to 1802
Format(s):
Medium: X
Sponsoring Org:
National Science Foundation
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