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Theory Into Practice Volume 28, 1989 - Issue 4: Perspectives On Basal Readers
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State level adoption of basal readers: Goals, processes, and recommendations

Roger Farr Dean for research and graduate development and professor of education, Indiana University‐Bloom‐ington
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Michael Tulley Associate professor of education, Indiana University‐Kokomo
Pages 248-253 | Published online: 05 Nov 2009

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