Master of Education Research Theses
Date of Successful Defense
5-3-2008
Date Degree Awarded
5-2008
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Education (M.Ed.)
School/Department
Education
Advisor
Stephen S. Gruber, Ed.D.
Keywords
Master of Education Theses, vouchers, urban schools
Abstract
Based on the growing debate surrounding vouchers, and the varying positions on the effect they may or may not have on student performance, this paper hopes to establish what immediate effects the use of a voucher system has on the academic performance of high school students in an urban setting. Does the use of a voucher offer a legitimate solution to raising student performance or does the voucher simply serve as a means of moving students from one school to another? In order to determine the legitimacy of a current voucher program, data will be collected that is directly linked to student academic performance. The importance of this study is to determine the validity and efficacy of voucher programs currently in place.
DOI
10.15385/tmed.2008.3
Creative Commons License
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Recommended Citation
Fansler, Matthew A., "Vouchers: A Legitimate Tool for Immediate Improvement in Student Academic Achievement in Urban Schools?" (2008). Master of Education Research Theses. 46.
https://digitalcommons.cedarville.edu/education_theses/46
