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Firkins, Peter C. – Australian Journal of Reading, 1980
A strong statement about the declining academic standards in Australian high schools and about the need for an educational system that embodies diligence and self-discipline. (AEA)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Basic Skills, Educational Needs, Elective Courses
