Charter schools: A U.S. case study and implications for Brazil
This article analyzes the case of school choice in the United States and its implications for the Brazilian context. This discussion is important to Brazil, given the fact that key actors are starting to advocate in favor of introducing charter schools and vouchers in the country. Evidence from coun...
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Arizona State University
2020-03-01
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| description | This article analyzes the case of school choice in the United States and its implications for the Brazilian context. This discussion is important to Brazil, given the fact that key actors are starting to advocate in favor of introducing charter schools and vouchers in the country. Evidence from countries that introduced this model can help shed some light on this debate. In this article, we will analyze the overall performance of school choice in the United States, especially charter schools, focusing on its implications on educational equity. The Brazilian educational system is highly unequal. Thus, if charter schools are not helping to enhance the overall quality and equity in the United States, it may not be a policy to be pursued in Brazil. In this scenario, focusing on the idea that school choice is the answer may divert the attention from systemic policies that can contribute to improve education such as high-quality early childhood education, increased education funding, after-school programs, and teacher professional development. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-a4d8ccd36aed4d2c902d66f5f76262e92022-12-22T03:38:58ZengArizona State UniversityEducation Policy Analysis Archives1068-23412020-03-0128010.14507/epaa.28.41442061Charter schools: A U.S. case study and implications for BrazilPaula Louzano0Lara Simielli1Universidad Diego PortalesFundação Getulio Vargas (FGV EAESP)This article analyzes the case of school choice in the United States and its implications for the Brazilian context. This discussion is important to Brazil, given the fact that key actors are starting to advocate in favor of introducing charter schools and vouchers in the country. Evidence from countries that introduced this model can help shed some light on this debate. In this article, we will analyze the overall performance of school choice in the United States, especially charter schools, focusing on its implications on educational equity. The Brazilian educational system is highly unequal. Thus, if charter schools are not helping to enhance the overall quality and equity in the United States, it may not be a policy to be pursued in Brazil. In this scenario, focusing on the idea that school choice is the answer may divert the attention from systemic policies that can contribute to improve education such as high-quality early childhood education, increased education funding, after-school programs, and teacher professional development.https://epaa.asu.edu/ojs/article/view/4144school choicecharter schoolsequal educationcomparative educationusbrazil |
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| title | Charter schools: A U.S. case study and implications for Brazil |
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