A Successful School Innovation and the Potentials Inherentin Free School Choice

Abstract

Even when it was introduced in 1985, it was clear that free school choice would not be a real option for everyone. In communities that have only one school, choice is difficult. Since schools cannot admit everyone without limit, there will inevitably be some who cannot get into the school of their choice. It also became clear soon that a significant number of parents are not even aware of the possibilities offered by this law, or are unable to exercise this right, probably because they are not familiar with the schools’ environment. However, parents with a stronger capability to assert interests have recognised the potential of the law to enrol their children in their chosen institution along with other parents like them.