Milwaukee Parental Choice Program (MPCP)
About the Intervention
The Milwaukee Parental Choice Program (MPCP) provides government-funded vouchers (maximum $6,607 in 2008-09) for low-income children to attend private schools (secular or religious) in the City of Milwaukee. Approximately 20,000 children use vouchers to attend private schools. The program serves students in grades K-12. Students receive instruction in private schools using the voucher funding. The evaluation compares a random sample of MPCP students to a matched sample of Milwaukee Public School (MPS) students, with matching based on neighborhood location, baseline test scores, and demographic information.
Statistical Findings
No effect on math achievement growth
No effect on reading achievement growth
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Focus Areas
Economically DisadvantagedPrograms & Services
General EducationDelivery Methods
Face-to-FaceDisability Support
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Student(s)Source
David J., F., John F., W., Joshua M., C., Juanita, L., Meghan R., C. & Patrick J., W. (2010). The MPCP Longitudinal Educational Growth Study: Third Year Report. SCDP Milwaukee Evaluation Report #15 (ED511697). ERIC. https://files.eric.ed.gov/fulltext/ED511697.pdf.
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