Abstract: This report summarizes new empirical evidence on the achievement impacts of charter schools and voucher programs nationally. The authors find that well-designed voucher and charter programs show promising gains, while few show any evidence of substantial harms to student achievement. They note the important impact policy design has on choice programs: not all charter laws and voucher programs are alike or created equally, and different programs will produce different effects. They call for additional research to help clarify the specific beneficial policy components and to assess a more complete understanding of student outcomes.
Resource Type: Legislation/ Policy Analysis Resource Format: PDF File Target Audience: Policy Makers, Researchers Resource Topic: Effectiveness of Charter Schools
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