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  • November 2003 (Revised December 2003)
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Note on School Choice in U.S. Public Education

By: Stig Leschly
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Abstract

This note surveys school choice in the United States. School choice characterizes the school assignment of approximately 56% of U.S. school-aged children and, in order of popularity, can be categorized into seven types: residential choice, private schools, intra- and inter-district choice programs, magnet schools, home schooling, charter schools, and voucher initiatives. Presents data and description on each discrete category of choice. They vary considerably in their purposes and design, in the students they attract, and in their funding and legal posture. Summarizes the history and policy debate to school choice and current research on its effects. Includes a bibliography.

Keywords

Education; United States

Citation

Leschly, Stig. "Note on School Choice in U.S. Public Education." Harvard Business School Background Note 804-091, November 2003. (Revised December 2003.)
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