School chiefs skeptical of open enrollment Survey finds most favor it but doubt it will improve the quality of education

From: The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel | Date: December 31, 1998| Author: JIM STINGL | Copyright information

Wisconsin school administrators generally favor the open enrollment program that began this year, but they remain unconvinced that it will improve the quality of public education or make schools more competitive, a new survey has found.

The school chiefs said they believe convenience for students and their families is the No. 1 purpose served by open enrollment, which allows students to attend public schools outside their districts. Two-thirds of the administrators who responded to...

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