A study on Florida’s 15-year experiment compares school choice programs to increased education spending. It concludes that expanding school choice is at least 11 times more cost-effective in boosting public school student performance. The findings highlight the efficiency of choice mechanisms over simply allocating more funds.
Key Points
- Florida’s school choice scaled over 15 years improves student outcomes.
- Choice is at least 11 times more cost-effective than increased spending.
- Supports alternatives to traditional public school funding models.
Implications for Educational Freedom
This research advances educational freedom by showing school choice empowers parents with effective options beyond government spending. It counters overreach by demonstrating vouchers and charters yield better results at lower costs, promoting parental rights and competition in education.
Source: School Choice or School Spending? Florida’s 15-Year Experiment Points to the Answer
