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The Impact of Limited School Choice on Public School Districts
By
Dr. Matthew Ladner
and
Mr. Matthew J. Brouillette
/ Posted: July 24, 2000
Case studies of how school districts in Michigan's largest county are responding to competition from charter schools and public "schools-of-choice"
Contents
Executive Summary
Introduction
Methodology
Why Competition in Education?
Increased Regulation Has Not Improved Education
Additional Resources Have Not Improved Education
Incentives Can Enhance Educational Quality and Reduce Costs
Previous Studies Detect Public Schools' Competitive Response to Charter Schools and Public "Schools-of-Choice"
The Impact of Competition on School Districts of the Wayne County Regional Educational Service Agency
The Nature and Extent of Public-School Competition in Wayne County
Responses to Competition among Public School Districts in Wayne County
The Impact of Charter Schools in Wayne County
Dearborn: A Traditional Public School District Accepts the Charter School Challenge
Flat Rock: A Small District Hosting a Large Charter School
The Impact of Public "Schools-of-Choice" in Wayne County
Competition May Put Some Schools "Out of Business"
Inkster: Victim of Competition?
Will Children Benefit?
Conclusion: Competition Is Improving Public Schools for Michigan Children
Recommendations: Increase Choice and Competition in Education
Appendix I: Student Enrollment in Wayne County Regional Educational Service Agency Public School Districts, 1995-1999
Appendix II: Dearborn Theme Schools and Academies
Endnotes
Acknowledgments and About the Authors
ISBN: 1-890624-22-5
SKU: S2000-04
Category:
Education
Publication:
Study
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