Education Topics
Some reformers have long advocated for public school students to have more choice in the schools they attend. The idea is that facilitating enrollment in private schools or public charter schools will improve academic achievement for students otherwise stuck in low-performing schools, and force these schools to improve. Mathematica has been at the forefront of research in this area and is now leading the first national evaluation of the effectiveness of online charter schools.
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Ewing Marion Kauffman School Year 10 and 11 Impacts
This report evaluates the impact of the Ewing Marion Kauffman School on college enrollment and high school graduation, achievement, attendance, and suspensions.
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Long-Term Impacts of KIPP Middle and High Schools on College Enrollment, Persistence, and Attainment
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Making Sure School Performance Measures Provide the Right Diagnosis to Improve Student Outcomes
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