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ABSTRACT The effectiveness of middle school transition programs on high school retention and student performance are explored in this study. From a nationally representative sample of public school students, results suggest that programs targeting a combination of students, parents, and school staff in assisting students to make this transition have a measured impact, even after accounting for student demographics, family characteristics, and student behavior. Further, there is some indication that the best results may be achieved in a combination of program commitment and other middle school characteristics focused on attaining a more personal adult commitment to student success.
Julia B. Smith (Wed,) studied this question.