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The Role of School-Based Transportation in School Choice: Evidence from Detroit
The transportation that schools offer affects school choice decisions, according to new research on kindergarten students in Detroit.
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The mission of REACH is to provide objective, rigorous, and applicable research that informs and improves school choice policy design and implementation to increase opportunities and outcomes for disadvantaged students.
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Responding to Crisis: Virtual Schooling in Oregon during the COVID-19 Pandemic
This study is about virtual schooling during the COVID-19 pandemic in Oregon.
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New Research Examines Michigan Teacher Attrition and Mobility During COVID-19 Pandemic
As concerns about a growing teacher shortage continue to mount, a recently published policy brief titled "Viral Change: Trends in Michigan Teacher Attrition and Mobility Before and During the COVID-19 Pandemic" sheds light on the impact of the pandemic on teacher retention and movement within the state.
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National Longitudinal School Database Just Released!
The National Longitudinal School Database (NLSD) was created by the National Center for Research on Education Access and Choice (REACH) to allow researchers to examine various aspects of traditional public schools, charter schools, magnet schools, and private schools.
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New Study Sheds Light on Charter School Regulation: Insights for Future Policy
REACH examines the complex landscape of charter school regulation and its impact on student outcomes.
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NEW RESEARCH: Choice in a Time of COVID: Immediate Enrollment Decisions in New York City and Detroit
This report provides essential details on how the pandemic has affected enrollment and mobility in New York City and Detroit