The Two-Legged Stool: The Neglected Role of Educational Standards in Improving America's Public Schools

20 Pages Posted: 23 Oct 2007

See all articles by Julian R. Betts

Julian R. Betts

University of California, San Diego (UCSD) - Department of Economics; Public Policy Institute of California

Multiple version iconThere are 2 versions of this paper

Abstract

The author notes that raising the school-leaving age and increasing the amount of spending per pupil have been extremely important public school reforms. However, he says, sizable improvements in school quality will only be evident when these two reforms are complemented by higher standards — and when students' abilities to meet these standards are tested.

Keywords: education, schools

JEL Classification: I2

Suggested Citation

Betts, Julian R., The Two-Legged Stool: The Neglected Role of Educational Standards in Improving America's Public Schools. Economic Policy Review, Vol. 4, No. 1, March 1998, Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=1023766

Julian R. Betts (Contact Author)

University of California, San Diego (UCSD) - Department of Economics ( email )

9500 Gilman Drive
La Jolla, CA 92093-0508
United States
858-534-8838 (Phone)
858-534-7040 (Fax)

Public Policy Institute of California

500 Washington Street
Suite 800
San Francisco, CA 94111
United States
(415) 291-4474 (Phone)
(415) 291-4401 (Fax)