Policy Challenge
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Program Type
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Program Type Evidence of effectiveness Effects Worldwide Latin America & The Caribbean
Monetary incentives to students
Yes
17
    5
    1
    No excuses charter schools
    Yes
    14
      5
      0
      Extended school day
      Yes
      8
        2
        2
        Vouchers, subsidies or scholarships
        Yes
        3
          6
          2
          Competitive teacher selection
          No
          21
            2
            2
            Alternative teacher selection
            No
            5
              2
              0
              Monetary incentives to teachers
              No
              4
                14
                2
                Cash transfers
                No
                3
                  6
                  0
                  Technology
                  No
                  2
                    10
                    4
                    Pedagogical practices
                    No
                    2
                      8
                      2
                      Information on returns
                      No
                      0
                        2
                        0
                        1 Effects are expressed in learning points. Tests are standardized so that they have a standard deviation of 100. To benchmark effects, a third grader improves her scores in 40 learning points in one year.
                        = 1-5 LP , = 6-10 LP, = 11-15 LP, = 16-20 LP, = 20+LP.
                        = No effect or negative effect