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Too Scared to Learn? The Academic Consequences of Feeling Unsafe in the Classroom
A safe environment is a prerequisite for productive learning. Using a unique panel data set of survey responses from New York City middle school students, the article provides insight into the relationship between feelings of safety in the classroom and academic achievement.
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