Searching for the Tipping Point: Scaling Up Public School Choice Spurs Citywide Gains

The Progressive Policy Institute’s (PPI) latest report, “Searching for the Tipping Point: Scaling Up Public School Choice Spurs Citywide Gains,” examines how expanding public school choice can boost student achievement across urban areas. According to the report, cities that have invested in high-quality charter schools and innovative public school options over the past decade have witnessed significant academic improvements among low-income students—regardless of the type of school they attend.