What Is "Brain Drain" in the Context of School Choice

question 21

Multiple Choice

What is "brain drain" in the context of school choice?

• A) Families tend to choose less academically challenging schools so that their students earn higher grades, but are not scholastically challenged.
• B) Talented students drain resources from schools such that low-performing students are not adequately educated and cared for.
• C) Academically talented students leave low-performing schools in search of better opportunities, thus leaving the school worse off.
• D) So many students are using vouchers that there are long waiting lists and over time, families lose patience and move out of state.

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Definitions:

Agency Coupled

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Revoked Unilaterally

The act of cancelling or reversing a decision, right, or agreement by one party without the consent of the other parties involved.

Chapter 11 Bankruptcy

A form of bankruptcy that involves the reorganization of a debtor's business affairs, debts, and assets, allowing the business to continue its operation.

Apparent Authority

An accountability doctrine whereby a principal, by virtue of words or actions, leads a third party to believe that an agent has authority but no such authority was intended. Also called ostensible authority and agency by estoppel.