Educational attainment effects of public and private school choice.

Author
Author
Foreman, Leesa M. 
Journal
Journal of School Choice
Details
Resource Type
Journal
Acquisition Number
BE026738
Published Date
03-12-2018 3:53 PM
Published Year
2017
Number of Pages
13
Language(s)
Subscription Only
No
Abstract
The two fastest growing school choice options are charter schools and private school choice programs, which include vouchers, tax credit scholarships, and education savings accounts. Most research assessing the effects of these programs focuses on student achievement. I review the literature to determine the impact public and private school choice programs have on high school completion, college enrollment, and college persistence which, ultimately, may be different and of greater consequence than test scores. Of the limited research available, it appears that both type of school choice programs have a positive effect on educational attainment overall, however, more research is needed. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Topics
Research
Research
Graduation and Dropout Rates
Charter Schools