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Domestic Violence Lowers Test Scores
  

Domestic violence is not a personal issue – it’s a community problem. A recent study shows that if one student is experiencing domestic violence, test scores drop for the entire class. The study, commissioned by University of California – Irvine, showed the decrease occurs evenly, regardless of race or economic status.

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-Published on September 12, 2008