Market-Based Reforms in Education
Introduction to research on school choice, charter schools, and voucher policies, including the history of school choice policies, political contexts, and theories about choice from multiple disciplines. Also explores research on school choice, such as how parents make choices and how schools respond to them; the impact school vouchers and charter schools can have on diversity and segregation; and the nature of teacher labor markets in choice settings. Educational Administration 394C and Educational Leadership and Policy 394K (Topic 2) may not both be counted.
Prerequisites & course information
Introduction to research on school choice, charter schools, and voucher policies, including the history of school choice policies, political contexts, and theories about choice from multiple disciplines. Also explores research on school choice, such as how parents make choices and how schools respond to them; the impact school vouchers and charter schools can have on diversity and segregation; and the nature of teacher labor markets in choice settings. Educational Administration 394C and Educational Leadership and Policy 394K (Topic 2) may not both be counted.
Sources
- Course catalogue ↗2026-2027