This report discusses the most relevant issues concerning school choice schemes, and how
they intertwine with equity considerations, through a literature review and analysis of the …

In the last three decennia, many governments have introduced market mechanisms in
education. They have done so by enhancing parental choice and encouraging school …

What role do children play in education and stratification? Are they merely passive recipients
of unequal opportunities that schools and parents create for them? Or do they actively shape …

This book examines experiences and implications of'against-the-grain'school choices,
where white middle class families choose ordinary and'low performing'secondary schools …

La propuesta de introducir mecanismos de mercado en educación ha impulsado el debate
político y la investigación sobre la elección de escuela por las familias. Chile ha sido un …

The urban middle classes often celebrate the diversity of their neighbourhood. As soon as
they have children, however, the desire to display symbolic capital may conflict with the …

In the field of comparative education without a strong theory-driven approach it is hard to go
beyond merely listing the similarities and differences that make it possible to create …

School segregation and residential segregation are generally highly correlated. Cities in the
Netherlands are considered to be moderately segregated residentially, while the …

Middle‐class flight from urban public schools to suburban districts or private schools is a key
source of educational inequality. Recently, however, a number of studies have focused on …

Finland has been known for its excellent PISA results in educational outcomes throughout
the last decade. The country has boasted a rare combination of high overall level, as well as …