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This study examined whether having African-American middle school students write essays affirming their personal values improved their academic performance. The study analyzed data on about 175 African-American and 190 European-American students (the study's term for white students who are non-Latino and non-Asian) at a suburban middle school who…
Descriptors: Intervention, Grade Point Average, Remedial Programs, Academic Achievement
