“…A large body of research suggests that the education developmental process begins well before students start formal schooling (e.g., Duncan & Magnuson, 2011; Phillips, 2011) and that educational transitions may be particularly important moments for intervention (e.g., Alspaugh, 1998; Eccles et al, 1993). Thus, we chose these three initial areas, with an eye toward focusing on each of the major school levels and transitions, and with the hope of ultimately informing interventions in these areas.…”