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School Effectiveness and School Improvement
An International Journal of Research, Policy and Practice
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Stability and consistency of school effects: evidence from senior high schools in China

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Pages 358-376 | Received 26 Oct 2022, Accepted 18 Apr 2023, Published online: 02 May 2023

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