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Making the Case for School-based Systemic Reform in Science Education

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Johnson, C.C. Making the Case for School-based Systemic Reform in Science Education. J Sci Teacher Educ 21, 279–282 (2010). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10972-009-9182-3

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