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The Assignment System
By
Patrick L. Anderson
,
Richard D. McLellan
,
Joseph P. Overton
, and
Dr. Gary L. Wolfram
, published on Nov. 13, 1997
Contents
Common Schools and Government Assignment
Education Decisions Under an Assignment System
The Universal Tuition Tax Credit: A Proposal to Advance Parental Choice in Education
Executive Summary
I. The Promise of Parental Choice in Education
Choice is Breaking Out
The Assignment System
Common Schools and Government Assignment
Education Decisions Under an Assignment System
Why Parental Choice Works
Michigan’s History of Parental Choice
Addressing Misconceptions About Choice
A "Public Choice" Analysis of the Current System
More Money Alone Will Not Improve Public Education
A Call for Reform: Empowering Parents
II. Michigan Constitutional Restraints on Parental Choice
III. Expanding Parental Choice with a Universal Tuition Tax Credit
IV. Impact of the UTTC on State and Local Finances
Appendix I: A Model of School Finance
Appendix II. Questions and Answers Regarding the Universal Tuition Tax Credit
Endnotes
ADDENDUM
More by Patrick L. Anderson
Time for Another State Tax Cut: It's the Law
Tax Cut Plan Avoids Mistakes of the Past
More by Richard D. McLellan
Adopting a “Lean Government” Model for Michigan
Keeping the Engler Revolution on Track
More by Joseph P. Overton
An Inside Look at the Government-School Mentality
Right-to-Work Laws Accelerate Economic Development, New Study Finds Michigan Losing Ground to Right-to-Work States
More by Dr. Gary L. Wolfram
Commentary: Michigan Stands Out on High Cost of Car Insurance
Reforming Michigan’s Auto Insurance Industry
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