Making the Grade : The Economic Evolution of American School Districts /
Fischel, William A., author.
A significant factor for many people deciding where to live is the quality of the local school district, with superior schools creating a price premium for housing. The result is a "race to the top," as all school districts attempt to improve their performance in order to attract homebuyers. Given the importance of school districts to the daily lives of children and families, it is surprising that their evolution has not received much attention.  In this provocative book, William Fischel argues that the historical development of school districts reflects Americans' d
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A significant factor for many people deciding where to live is the quality of the local school district, with superior schools creating a price premium for housing. The result is a "race to the top," as all school districts attempt to improve their performance in order to attract homebuyers. Given the importance of school districts to the daily lives of children and families, it is surprising that their evolution has not received much attention.  In this provocative book, William Fischel argues that the historical development of school districts reflects Americans' d
Includes bibliographical references (p. [269]-289) and index.

Description based on online resource; title from PDF title page (publisher's Web site, viewed 24. Apr 2020)
School districts
School districts
Education
Educational change