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RESEARCH PRODUCT

Debates y prácticas en materia de elección de centros escolares en los países europeos y los Estados Unidos.

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Currently one of the topics present on the political agenda in nearly every country --except France, where it is still a taboo-- is the option for families to be able to choose the school where their children will study. French politicians are reluctant to enter the discussion of this topic, for fear that opening up possibilities might increase school segregation and jeopardise the unity of an educational system that must offer equal opportunities to all. To clarify this matter, it suffices to have a look at research evaluating foreign experiences in the field of the choice of schools by parents. In this respect there is a large variety and, both in France and abroad, (international) comparisons could serve as a basis for experiments. First we must place the experiences in their ideological and theoretical context. Next we shall provide a description and analysis of the research evaluating its effects, particularly on the efficacy and equity of educational systems. Finally, we shall discuss the specific situation in France.