HELP OR HINDRANCE? THE EFFECTS OF COLLEGE REMEDIATION ON ACADEMIC AND LABOR MARKET OUTCOMES

• 成果类型: Article
• 署名作者: Martorell, Paco; McFarlin, Isaac, Jr.
• 署名单位: RAND Corporation; University of Michigan System; University of Michigan; University of Texas System; University of Texas Dallas
• 刊物名称: REVIEW OF ECONOMICS AND STATISTICS
• ISSN/ISSBN: 0034-6535
• DOI: 10.1162/REST_a_00098
• 发表日期: 2011-05
• 页码: 436-454
• 关键词: regression-discontinuity design; education; identification; achievement; selection

摘要

Providing remedial (also known as developmental) education is the primary way colleges cope with students who do not have the academic preparation needed to succeed in college-level courses. Remediation is widespread, with nearly one-third of entering freshmen taking remedial courses at an annual cost of at least $1 billion. Despite its prevalence, there is uncertainty surrounding its short- and longer-run effects. This paper presents new evidence on this question using longitudinal administrative data from Texas and a regression discontinuity research design. We find little indication that remediation improves academic or labor market outcomes.