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Multivariable regression was performed for comparisons, and data were weighted to be representative of the US population.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Children born 35\u201336 6\/7 weeks gestation had no significant difference in their academic scores or performance, while 32\u201334 6\/7 weeks\u2019 children had lower academic scores and teacher performance scores when compared to term children. Children born between 32 and 36 6\/7 weeks gestation had higher odds of individualized education plan needs and had learning disability diagnoses compared to term children.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusions<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Children born between 32 and 34 6\/7 weeks gestation have poor school performance compared to term children. 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