This paper reviews the research on the impacts of charter school attendance on students'
academic and other outcomes, the mechanisms behind those effects, and the influence of …

We analyze a natural experiment in which policymakers in Pennsylvania first implemented,
and later removed, reimbursements to districts for students exiting to brick and mortar and …

In this study, we start with developing a theoretical framework incorporating theories from the
contracting literature and adapt them to the unusual case of nonprofit charter schools, which …

Student enrollment and transfer patterns between the traditional public and charter school
sectors help shape the role of charter schools in the broader educational ecosystem …

Charter schools and inter-district public school choice are a growing part of the public school
system. Theoretically, competition for students might lead to competition for effective and …

The US Department of Education has projected enrollment declines over the next decade,
leading to budget cuts for school districts, which will be particularly impactful in urban and …

Opponents of public charter schools frequently contend that they drain resources from
traditional public schools--a potentially serious charge. But of course, it makes sense that …

The impact of charter schools on public education has been debated since the first one
opened in Minnesota, USA, in 1992. Charter schools currently operate in 43 US states and …

In the past decade, education reforms implemented high-stakes teacher evaluation, limited
tenure protections, and restricted collective bargaining. Large increases in compensation …

School selection options place parents at the center of the school choice sector and create
market forces that shape schools and impact students. High school selection in a school …