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The Competitive Effects of School Choice on Student Achievement: A Systematic Review
Huriya Jabbar1, Carlton J Fong2, Emily Germain1
1The University of Texas at Austin, USA.
Educational Policy (Los Altos, Calif.)
|August 27, 2024
Summary
School choice policies can lead to small improvements in student achievement through competition. Policy type and student demographics influence these competitive effects, informing educational policy decisions.
Area of Science:
- Education Policy
- Economics of Education
- Educational Psychology
Background:
- School choice policies aim to foster competition among schools, theoretically enhancing quality and student outcomes.
- Empirical evidence regarding the impact of school competition on student achievement remains inconclusive.
- Understanding the effects of competition is crucial for evaluating the effectiveness of school choice reforms.
Purpose of the Study:
- To systematically review and meta-analyze the empirical literature on the competitive effects of school choice on student achievement.
- To synthesize existing research to determine the overall impact of school competition on academic performance.
- To investigate potential moderators, such as policy type and student demographics, of these competitive effects.
Main Methods:
- Systematic literature review and meta-analysis of empirical studies.
- Inclusion of studies examining the relationship between school choice policies and student achievement.
- Statistical synthesis of effect sizes across diverse studies.
Main Results:
- A small, positive overall effect of school competition on student achievement was identified.
- Evidence suggests that the type of school-choice policy moderates the impact on achievement.
- Student demographics were also found to influence the relationship between competition and academic outcomes.
Conclusions:
- School competition, driven by choice policies, demonstrates a modest positive effect on student achievement.
- The effectiveness of school choice in improving outcomes is contingent upon specific policy designs and student populations.
- Findings provide evidence-based insights for policymakers considering or implementing school choice reforms.
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