Event type:

In person

Date & time:

26 Apr 2022, 12:30 – 14:00

The development of private school choice in the US

Join this event to hear Patrick J. Wolf discuss the development of over 60 government-led programmes that enhance parents' ability to choose a private elementary or secondary school for their child in the US.

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The development of private school choice in the US

Dr Patrick J. Wolf

Distinguished Professor of Education

University of Arkansas College of Education and Health Professions

He is also visiting scholar at the Brookings Institution as well as, a principal investigator of the School Choice Demonstration Project. He has led longitudinal evaluations of school voucher programmes in Washington, DC; Milwaukee, WI; and the state of Louisiana. His research projects have received 42 research grants and contracts totaling over $23 million. He has authored, co-authored, edited, or co-edited five books and over 200 journal articles, book chapters, book reviews, and policy reports on private school choice, public charter schools, special education, civic values, public management, and campaign finance.

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Cost

Free

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All

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Yes

Organiser

Kiran Dhillon

k.dhillon@ucl.ac.uk