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School Influences on Children's Development

1994; Wiley; Volume: 35; Issue: 1 Linguagem: Inglês

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Κathy Sylva,

School Choice and Performance

Journal of Child Psychology and PsychiatryVolume 35, Issue 1 p. 135-170 School Influences on Children's Development Kathy Sylva, Corresponding Author Kathy SylvaRequests for reprints to: Dr K. Sylva, Department of Child Development and Primary Education, Institute lunation, University of London, 20 Bedford Way, London VVC1H OAL, U.K.Search for more papers by this author Kathy Sylva, Corresponding Author Kathy SylvaRequests for reprints to: Dr K. Sylva, Department of Child Development and Primary Education, Institute lunation, University of London, 20 Bedford Way, London VVC1H OAL, U.K.Search for more papers by this author First published: January 1994 https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1469-7610.1994.tb01135.xCitations: 92AboutPDF ToolsRequest permissionExport citationAdd to favoritesTrack citation ShareShare Give accessShare full text accessShare full-text accessPlease review our Terms and Conditions of Use and check box below to share full-text version of article.I have read and accept the Wiley Online Library Terms and Conditions of UseShareable LinkUse the link below to share a full-text version of this article with your friends and colleagues. Learn more.Copy URL Share a linkShare onEmailFacebookTwitterLinkedInRedditWechat References Achilles, C. M., Nye, B. A., Zaharias, J. B. & Fulton, B. D., (1993). 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