School Choice Impacts: What Do We Know?.

Gorard, Stephen; Fitz, John; Taylor, Chris

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Publication Date: 2001

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School Choice Impacts: What Do We Know?

Gorard, Stephen; Fitz, John; Taylor, Chris

Educational Researcher, v30 n7 p18-23 Oct 2001

Summarized findings from a study of school choice in publicly funded schools in England and Wales, analyzing changes over time in students' characteristics and performance. Results indicated that the socioeconomic stratification of students declined after the introduction of choice policies. Standards in publicly funded schools rose relative to those in private schools over the same period. (SM)

Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Academic Standards, Foreign Countries, Private Schools, Public Schools, School Choice, Secondary Education, Social Stratification, Socioeconomic Status, Student Characteristics

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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Identifiers - Location: United Kingdom (England); United Kingdom (Wales)

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