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Designed with a strengths-based perspective, this resource equips educators to prime students for success by preparing them with the foundational skills and confidence needed for grade-level success and beyond.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGrounded in the latest research, the book tackles critical challenges such as systemic inequities, math anxiety, and gaps in student readiness. 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