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Peer reviewedKlein, Tovah; And Others – Mental Retardation, 1993
This study examined attitudes toward the Special Olympics of 41 experts in mental retardation and 40 parents of Special Olympics participants. Generally, both groups viewed the program as highly beneficial, particularly in terms of social adjustment and life satisfaction. However, some experts noted segregative aspects of the program and parents…
Descriptors: Attitudes, Mental Retardation, Parent Attitudes, Participant Satisfaction
Download full textHolmes, C. Thomas – 1986
Meta-analysis of 17 studies was conducted to determine the effectiveness of retaining elementary school students in grade. Calculations with data from the 17 studies produced 217 effect size measures, most of which were measures of differences in reading and mathematics achievement. Some measures of differences in social adjustment, behavior, and…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Demography, Educational Practices, Elementary Education
