A Think Twice Review of:

Review of The Cost-Effectiveness of Wisconsin's Private School Choice Programs

Think Twice - Dec 12, 2023

Publisher/Think Tank - School Choice Wisconsin

Author(s) - Stephen Kotok, St. John’s University

A recent report from School Choice Wisconsin claims that Wisconsin's voucher programs are highly "productive," achieving better academic outcomes at lower costs than public schools. A closer examination, however, calls into question the validity of these assertions.

Reviewer(s) - Stephen Kotok, St. John's University

Stephen Kotok of St. John's University reviewed The Cost-Effectiveness of Wisconsin's Private School Choice Programs, and identified substantial methodological shortcomings that undermine its conclusions, including reliance on biased comparisons and limited financial accounting.