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Waslander, Sietske; Pater, Cissy; van der Weide, Maartje – OECD Publishing (NJ1), 2010
In the last three decennia, many governments have introduced market mechanisms in education. They have done so by enhancing parental choice and encouraging school competition, through policies like abolishing catchment areas, creating voucher programmes and setting up charter schools. These market mechanisms have given rise to fierce debates in…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Evidence, Charter Schools, Educational Objectives
Lubienski, Christopher – OECD Publishing (NJ1), 2009
This report seeks to address critical issues such as these by synthesising the evidence on innovations in more market-driven education systems. The analysis draws on data from over 20 OECD and non-OECD countries, including both developed nations that seek to move beyond established systems of state-run schools, and developing nations where formal…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Developing Nations, Developed Nations, Access to Education