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Ron ZimmerOff-Site Office Policy Analyst EducationPh.D. in public policy, Martin School of Public Policy, University of Kentucky; M.S. in economics, University of Kentucky; B.S. in economics and business, Illinois Wesleyan University |
Biography
Dr. Ron Zimmer is a policy analyst at RAND focusing his research on educational finance and school choice, in which he has published numerous articles and reports. He recently led a team of researchers that examined California charter schools and is currently leading two other projects examining California nonclassroom-based charter schools and the competitive effects of charter schools. Ron Zimmer is also working other educational projects including evaluations of the for-profit Edison schools and comprehensive school reform models.
Research Focus
No Child Left Behind; peer effects; school choice; school finance
RAND Research Areas
Recent Projects
- Examination of charter schools
- Edison schools
- The effects of No Child Left Behind
Selected Publications
Brian Gill et al., State Takeover, School Restructuring, Private Management, and Student Achievement in Philadelphia, RAND Corporation, 2007
Ron Zimmer et al., Evaluation of Two Out-of-School Programs in Pittsburgh Public Schools: No Child Left Behind's Supplemental Educational Services and State of Pennsylvania's Educational Assistance Program, RAND Corporation, 2006
Ron Zimmer and Richard Buddin, Making Sense of Charter Schools: Evidence from California, RAND Corporation, 2006
Richard Buddin and Ron Zimmer, "A Closer Look at Charter School Student Achievement", Journal of Policy Analysis and Management, 24(2), 2005
Ron Zimmer and John Jones, "The Impact of Michigan's Move Towards Centralized Funding on Local Bond Referenda", Southern Economic Journal, 71(3), 2005
Research Focus
No Child Left Behind, peer effects, school choice, school finance
Recent Projects
- Examination of charter schools
- Edison schools
- The effects of No Child Left Behind
Selected Publications
State Takeover, School Restructuring, Private Management, and Student Achievement in Philadelphia, Brian Gill et al., RAND Corporation, 2007
Evaluation of Two Out-of-School Programs in Pittsburgh Public Schools: No Child Left Behind's Supplemental Educational Services and State of Pennsylvania's Educational Assistance Program, Ron Zimmer et al., RAND Corporation, 2006
Making Sense of Charter Schools: Evidence from California, Ron Zimmer and Richard Buddin, RAND Corporation, 2006
"A Closer Look at Charter School Student Achievement," Richard Buddin and Ron Zimmer, Journal of Policy Analysis and Management, Vol. 24, No. 2, Spring 2005
"The Impact of Michigan's Move Towards Centralized Funding on Local Bond Referenda," Ron Zimmer and John Jones, Southern Economic Journal, Vol. 71, No. 3, Jan 2005
Recent Media Appearances
Interviews: Associated Press; Education Week; KNX Radio Los Angeles; Los Angeles Times; Modesto Bee; New York Times; NPR; Time Magazine
Commentary: Education Commission of States; San Diego Union-Tribune
To arrange an interview:
Contact the RAND Office of Media Relations, (703) 413-1100, x5117 or (310) 451-6913, or send an email to media@rand.org.
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