Choice & Charters

The Center’s work is based on two premises: that public schools should be measured against the goal of educating all children well, and that current institutions too often fail to achieve this goal. Our research uses evidence from the field and lessons learned from other sectors to understand complicated problems and design innovative and practical solutions for policymakers, elected officials, parents, educators, and community leaders.

Our work on school choice examines the role of public school options in education reform, including the effects on student achievement, labor markets, and district and state dynamics. See the projects listed below for a more in-depth look at the Center's current work in this area:

Doing School Choice Right

The Doing School Choice Right Project explores the practical challenges of implementing school choice programs and develops thoughtful designs to address key issues.

National Charter School Research Project

The National Charter School Research Project (NCSRP) aims to bring rigor, evidence, and balance to the national charter school debate.