Study Finds School Choice Closes Low-Income Student Performance Gap

The findings of the report underscore the positive impact of public charter schools in driving academic improvements across entire school districts.

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A new report reveals that school choice has significantly narrowed the academic performance gap between low-income students and their more affluent peers.

The findings of the Progressive Policy Institute’s (PPI’s) October report underscore the positive impact of public charter schools in driving academic improvements across entire school districts, not just for students attending charter schools.