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Goal Statement   one sentence that further defines the topic 

•           To identify and reduce the neighborhood characteristics that have mal-effects on Latino students’ academic achievement.

Policy Options / Program Models   specific policies or program models, grouped by type, that are profiled 

Issue Briefs   issue briefs on this topic at the local, state, national, global level

• Neighborhood Effects on Academic Achievement - Walla Walla, Wa 
• Neighborhood Effects on Academic Achievement - USA

Glossary of Terms   key words or phrases that the layperson needs to know to understand this issue 

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