The Effects of School Autonomy on Student Achievement

Name

• Frank P. Kastl, Georgia Southern UniversityFollow

Publication Date

2024

Major

Economics (BBA)

Release Option

Open Access

Faculty Mentor

Dr. Jeffrey Schiman

Abstract

This paper presents new evidence on the effects of school autonomy over personnel, budgeting, and curriculum on student achievement. I use the 2022 Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) data, a survey and assessment of students and schools in over 80 countries along with panel data methods. The empirical findings suggest that a greater degree of autonomy over schooling decisions improves achievement in math, science, and reading. However, these improvements are most pronounced in more developed countries.

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Recommended Citation

Kastl, Frank P., "The Effects of School Autonomy on Student Achievement" (2024). Honors College Theses. 997.
https://digitalcommons.georgiasouthern.edu/honors-theses/997