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Peer reviewedBoylan, Hunter R.; Bonham, Barbara S. – Research and Teaching in Developmental Education, 1994
Identifies and refutes seven myths regarding developmental education. Indicates that developmental education programs have a long history in America, raise academic standards, contribute to retention, are cost-effective, serve a diverse population, should not be limited to community colleges, and do not repeat high school course offerings.…
Descriptors: Community Colleges, Compensatory Education, Developmental Studies Programs, Postsecondary Education
