Self-governing schools, parental choice, and the need to protect the public interest
Journal Article (Review;Journal)
As policy makers call for the dramatic expansion of school choice and voucher programs across the U.S., it becomes all the more important for educators and advocates to consider lessons learned in countries – such as the Netherlands, New Zealand, and England – that have already gone down this path. Efforts to promote choice and school self-governance have shown clear benefits for individual students and families, but they have had troubling consequences for the broader public.
Full Text
Duke Authors
Cited Authors
- Fiske, EB; Ladd, HF
Published Date
- September 1, 2017
Published In
Volume / Issue
- 99 / 1
Start / End Page
- 31 - 36
Electronic International Standard Serial Number (EISSN)
- 1940-6487
International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)
- 0031-7217
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
- 10.1177/0031721717728276
Citation Source
- Scopus