In this article reprinted from True/Slant, Chicago-based journalist Megan Cottrell takes a second look at MDRC’s recent report on early findings from New York City’s conditional cash transfer demonstration, Opportunity NYC-Family Rewards.
Taking advantage of lottery-like features in New York City’s high school admissions process, this study provides rigorous evidence that new small public high schools are narrowing the educational attainment gap and markedly improve graduation prospects, particularly for disadvantaged students.
