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Researching Student Experiences in Elementary and Secondary School: An Evolving Field of Study

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Thiessen, D. (2007). Researching Student Experiences in Elementary and Secondary School: An Evolving Field of Study. In: Thiessen, D., Cook-Sather, A. (eds) International Handbook of Student Experience in Elementary and Secondary School. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/1-4020-3367-2_1

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