Florida's Test-Based Promotion Policy. How Does Retention Affect Students' Academic Performance?

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Focusing on Florida's test-based promotion policy introduced in 2002, this seminar paper examines its outcomes and specific features. It outlines the research design by Schwerdt and West (2013) used for evaluation, presenting estimation results and treatment effects. Additionally, the paper compares findings with Chicago's similar policy, providing a broader context for understanding the implications of test-based promotion in education. The analysis aims to contribute to discussions on educational policies and their effectiveness.