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Principals should strive to provide teachers with the skills and knowledge to be
successful in a multiage classroom. This would include practical training in
strategies that work in multiage instruction, school visitations, and contact and
networking opportunities with experienced multiage teachers.
By meeting these recommendations, the implementation of multiage education can be
enhanced and lead to institutionalization of successful practices in multiage education.
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