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Gangstas, Wankstas, and Ridas: defining, developing, and supporting effective teachers in urban schools

Jeff Duncan‐Andrade San Francisco State University, USACorrespondence[email protected]
Pages 617-638 | Published online: 25 Oct 2007

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