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School Effectiveness and School Improvement
An International Journal of Research, Policy and Practice
Volume 29, 2018 - Issue 2
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The impact of national educational policies on student achievement: a European study

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Pages 171-203 | Received 26 Oct 2016, Accepted 26 Oct 2017, Published online: 17 Nov 2017

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