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The Effects of Charter High Schools on Educational Attainment

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  • Kevin Booker
  • Tim R. Sass
  • Brian Gill
  • Ron Zimmer

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This article analyzes the relationship between charter high school attendance and educational attainment in Florida and Chicago.

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  • Kevin Booker & Tim R. Sass & Brian Gill & Ron Zimmer, "undated". "The Effects of Charter High Schools on Educational Attainment," Mathematica Policy Research Reports 94594606a43e451b98fb3f073, Mathematica Policy Research.
    • Handle: RePEc:mpr:mprres:94594606a43e451b98fb3f073c114f0b
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