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Early Grade Retention and Student Success: Evidence from Los Angeles.

Issue Lab (Candid) · 2011 · 25 citations · 11 references

Concepts

EducationEducation PolicyElementary EducationStudent EngagementAcademic FunctioningRetention In LearningStudent Achievement AnalysisStudent PersistenceStudent RetentionStudent SuccessFirst-year PersistenceGrade Retention PoliciesStudent Success IndicatorsStudent Success Metrics

Abstract

Analyzes risk factors of retention through third grade in the L.A. Unified School District, including age, gender, race/ethnicity, family income, and English learner status; retention's effectiveness in improving grade-level skills; and educators' views.

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