The Evolution of U.S. Charter School Quality

The video discusses a paper from the National Bureau of Economic Research, highlighting that while the average school value added for charter and traditional schools was similar in 2011, market forces are driving improvements in the charter sector. The charter movement in the U.S. is mixed, with varying success across states, necessitating a case-by-case evaluation.

What does the paper from the National Bureau of Economic Research say about the average school value added for charter and traditional schools in 2011?

• Both had a similar value added.

• Charter schools had a significantly higher value added.

• The paper did not compare the value added.

• Traditional schools had a significantly higher value added.

What evidence does the paper provide regarding market forces in the charter school sector?

• Market forces are only beneficial to traditional schools.

• Market forces have no impact on charter schools.

• Market forces are generating dynamic improvements.

• Market forces are hindering improvements.

How is the charter school movement described in the United States?

• Only successful in urban areas.

• Uniformly successful across all states.

• Mixed, with varying success by state.

• Completely unsuccessful.

What is the suggested approach to evaluating charter schools in the United States?

• Evaluate them based on international standards.

• Evaluate them only in successful states.

• Evaluate them on a case-by-case, state-by-state basis.

• Evaluate them based on national averages.

What is the general public opinion on charter schools in the United States?

• Everyone is pro-charter.

• Everyone is anti-charter.

• Opinions are divided between pro and anti-charter.

• There is no public opinion on charter schools.