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.
Evidence & Insights
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The Impacts on College Enrollment of a Charter Network Serving Disadvantaged Students: Evidence from KIPP Middle School Lotteries
KIPP middle schools have a long-term positive impact on students, boosting enrollment in four-year college programs.
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Blog Post
Making Sure School Performance Measures Provide the Right Diagnosis to Improve Student Outcomes
Publication
Long-Term Impacts of KIPP Middle Schools on College Enrollment and Early College Persistence
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