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Title: School Choice: A Global Snapshot. NCEE Monographs
Language: English
Authors: National Center on Education and the Economy (NCEE)
Source: National Center on Education and the Economy. 2026.
Availability: National Center on Education and the Economy. 2000 Pennsylvania Avenue NW Suite 5300, Washington, DC 20006. Tel: 202-379-1800; Fax: 202-293-1560; e-mail: info@ncee.org; Web site: http://www.ncee.org
Peer Reviewed: N
Page Count: 49
Publication Date: 2026
Document Type: Reports - Research
Education Level: Elementary Education
Secondary Education
Descriptors: School Choice, Foreign Countries, Cultural Differences, Educational Policy, Elementary Education, Secondary Education, Affordances, Barriers, Technology Uses in Education, Artificial Intelligence, Computer Simulation, Student Participation, Politics of Education, Instructional Program Divisions, Enrollment, Private Schools, Public Schools, Government Role, Curriculum, Student Evaluation, School Personnel, Home Schooling, Academic Achievement, Personal Autonomy, Family Attitudes, Social Bias
Geographic Terms: Australia, Chile, Netherlands, Sweden, Europe, Asia, North America, Latin America
Abstract: School choice is not a simple yes-or-no question. It is a reality in nearly every education system around the world, present in 37 of 38 OECD countries, and it takes many different forms. But the conditions under which school choice policies can be successful are poorly understood. The pressing question is not whether choice should exist, but how it can be designed to expand opportunities for families while safeguarding quality, efficiency, and fairness. From open enrollment in public schools, to charter schools, to vouchers and Education Savings Accounts, school choice is evolving rapidly in the United States as well. That said, many U.S. states have not embraced the standards for transparency, common assessment, and common accountability for schools of choice that are the hallmark of many of the strongest school choice models around the world. This report maps the landscape of school choice across OECD nations. It explores where systems have succeeded, and where they have stumbled. It examines opportunities and tensions that emerged. It features deep dives into four international systems with robust choice pathways: Australia, Chile, the Netherlands, and Sweden. Each of these systems offers a compelling perspective on the complexities, policy choices, tradeoffs, and unique traditions of school choice. The report ends by looking ahead, anticipating the future to address both today's challenges and tomorrow's needs.
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