Mark Rickinson, Lucas Walsh, Joanne Gleeson, Blake Cutler et al., How to Use Research Evidence Well in Education: A Guide for Educators and Leaders (1st ed.), Routledge, 2025; 214 pp.: ISBN 978-100-337-584-5
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