Teacher Layoffs, Teacher Quality, and Student Achievement: Evidence from a Discretionary Layoff Policy
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Suggested Citation: Kraft, M.A. (2015). Teacher layoffs, teacher quality and student achievement: Evidence from a discretionary layoff policy. West for their helpful comments on earlier drafts of this manuscript.
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