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Introduction to Special Issue of Community College Review: Skills and Trajectories of Developmental Learners

By Heidi Silver-Pacuilla, Dolores Perin & Brett Miller
The four articles in this special issue of the Community College Review focus on developmental education students and the research needed for an enhanced understanding of the instructional and institutional approaches that promote their success. This introduction summarizes the purpose and key findings of each article, noting implications for future research and practice. This article was published in the Community College Review, vol. 41. A podcast about the special issue is also available.

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May 2013
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