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Raising the Bar: Impacts and Implementation of the New Heights Program for Expectant and Parenting Teens in Washington, DC

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  • Subuhi Asheer
  • Paul Burkander
  • John Deke
  • Julie Worthington
  • Susan Zief

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This report shares the findings from an impact and implementation study of New Heights, a DC Public Schools program that provides a multi-faceted approach for supporting parenting students’ educational attainment.

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  • Subuhi Asheer & Paul Burkander & John Deke & Julie Worthington & Susan Zief, "undated". "Raising the Bar: Impacts and Implementation of the New Heights Program for Expectant and Parenting Teens in Washington, DC," Mathematica Policy Research Reports 8e808134739d4aba9043f4087, Mathematica Policy Research.
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