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2018
Volume 98, Issue 4
  • ISSN: 0360-9170
  • E-ISSN: 1943-2402

Abstract

Drawing from examples of Black historical excellence, the authors explore the importance of identity and equity for moving literacy research, practice, and policy forward.

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