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Thornburg, Hershel D. – 1980
The extent to which the middle school becomes a true educational alternative is directly related to the ability of middle school educators and researchers to identify and investigate the developmental needs and learning capacities of students. Three important developmental characteristics of early adolescents are a high need for peer friendships,…
Descriptors: Child Development, Curriculum Development, Elementary Secondary Education, Friendship
