Time trends in the prevalence of breastfeeding among schoolchildren from public and private schools in Florianópolis, Southern Brazil: From 2002 to 2013
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DOI: 10.1002/ajhb.23386
Abstract: To describe breastfeeding trends from 2002 to 2012/2013, and to investigate whether breastfeeding practices differ between mothers of children in public and private schools. read more here.
Keywords: trends prevalence; prevalence breastfeeding; public private; private schools ... See more keywords
Covid-19 and school closure: Examining the impact on private mid-range and low-fee private basic schools in Ghana
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DOI: 10.1007/s11125-021-09579-1
Abstract: The Covid-19 lockdown implemented globally to prevent the spread of the virus has led to the closure of schools. However, insight into the impact of the lockdown on private schools and the responses it has… read more here.
Keywords: closure; private schools; basic schools; private basic ... See more keywords
Perceptions of Bullying Victimization: Differences between Once-Retained and Multiple-Retained Students in Public and Private Schools in Brazil
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DOI: 10.1007/s12187-018-9604-x
Abstract: Being retained a grade in school has been associated with a number of negative outcomes for children. It is unclear, however, if being bullied is among them. In this study, differences were examined between retained… read more here.
Keywords: bullying victimization; students public; public private; private schools ... See more keywords
Private schools and student learning achievements in Kenya
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DOI: 10.1016/j.econedurev.2018.07.004
Abstract: This paper examines the effect of private schools on literacy (language) and numeracy (maths) skill acquisition among children drawn from lower primary grades in Kenya. We use a comprehensive household survey data that allows us… read more here.
Keywords: household; student learning; learning achievements; private schools ... See more keywords
Ensuring quality education? Low-fee private schools and government regulation in three sub-Saharan African capitals
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ijedudev.2018.10.007
Abstract: Abstract Low-fee private schools are currently relied upon by many low-income families, particularly in urban areas under-served by government. A common response includes calls for effective regulation if they are to be allowed to operate.… read more here.
Keywords: low fee; regulation; private schools; government ... See more keywords
The growth, roles and needs of the private education system: Private stakeholder perspectives from Nepal
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ijedudev.2019.01.002
Abstract: Private schools have grown substantially, especially in lower income countries, due to perceptions of government failures and increased availability of private schools in many price ranges. This paper uses administrative records, and primary survey and… read more here.
Keywords: system; needs private; education system; private schools ... See more keywords
How do national regulations for publicly subsidized private schools work in a decentralized context?
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ijedudev.2021.102437
Abstract: Abstract Contrary to decentralization trends, recent policy recommendations suggest stronger regulations for educational public-private partnerships to improve quality for disadvantaged populations. We conducted a comparative analysis of the implementation of recentralized regulations for contracted schools… read more here.
Keywords: national regulations; subsidized private; publicly subsidized; regulations publicly ... See more keywords
The Cost-effectiveness of Public and Private Schools of Choice in Wisconsin
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DOI: 10.1080/15582159.2020.1726164
Abstract: ABSTRACT I calculate the cost-effectiveness of private schools participating in school voucher programs, independent charter schools, and district-authorized charter schools, compared to traditional public schools in Wisconsin for the 2017–18 school year. I calculate cost-effectiveness… read more here.
Keywords: charter schools; private schools; cost; school ... See more keywords
Private schools and tax advantage in England and Wales — the longue durée
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DOI: 10.1080/17508487.2020.1751226
Abstract: England and Wales have a sizeable fee-paying private school sector including well- resourced elite schools conferring considerable advantage on their students. The majority have charitable status, ... read more here.
Keywords: tax advantage; england; england wales; private schools ... See more keywords
The Lessons Private Schools Teach: Using a Field Experiment to Understand the Effects of Private Services on Political Behavior
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DOI: 10.1177/00104140221115178
Abstract: Government services act as important sites of political socialization. Through interactions with the state individuals learn lessons about their value as citizens, form preferences over government services, and understand the value of political participation. What… read more here.
Keywords: lessons private; teach using; using field; private schools ... See more keywords
Understanding the stickiness in high-SES students’ educational expectations: The role of private schools
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DOI: 10.1177/10434631221142266
Abstract: Different studies have observed that performance is a worse predictor of educational expectations among high-SES students. This result has been referred to as stickiness in high-SES students’ expectations and explained as the outcome of the… read more here.
Keywords: role; educational expectations; ses students; high ses ... See more keywords