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High School Reform in Boston Public Schools: The Effect of Focus on High Schools on Student Academic Outcomes

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  • Susanne James-Burdumy
  • Irma Perez-Johnson
  • Sonya Vartivarian

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The Focus on High Schools initiative is intended to transform Boston’s 12 comprehensive high schools into more effective institutions by breaking them down into smaller, more intimate learning communities and reforming their English and language arts programs.

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  • Susanne James-Burdumy & Irma Perez-Johnson & Sonya Vartivarian, "undated". "High School Reform in Boston Public Schools: The Effect of Focus on High Schools on Student Academic Outcomes," Mathematica Policy Research Reports 867dacf87e924a588d46e2382, Mathematica Policy Research.
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