Session Chairs:

Sarah M. Simmons, University of Virginia

Papers:

"The Importance of State-Level Analysis of Educational Production Functions"
Stephanie M. Brewer, Indiana University of Pennsylvania (Contact Author)
Zoe K. Thorkildsen, Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Rebecca J. Uecker, Indiana University of Pennsylvania

"Reading, Math, Social Studies: Who Loses? Who Gains? A Study of the Consequences of NCLB"
Rajashri Chakrabarti, Harvard University (Contact Author)

"School Resources and Test Scores: A Mother-Natural Experiment"
Dave E. Marcotte, University of Maryland, Baltimore County (Contact Author)

Discussants:

Lisa Dickson, Xavier University
Jason Fletcher, University of Wisconsin - Madison
Scott L. Tori, Valdosta State University
Li Feng, Florida State University

Session Chairs:

Eric R. Dodge, Hanover College

Papers:

"Here Today, Gone Tomorrow: Causes and Consequences of New Teacher Attrition"
Li Feng, Florida State University (Contact Author)

"Do Vouchers Lead to Sorting Even Under Random Private School Selection? Evidence From Milwaukee Voucher Program"
Rajashri Chakrabarti, Harvard University (Contact Author)

"Neighborhood Effects of Crime on School Outcomes: Evidence From Atlanta"
Mary G. McGarvey, University of Nebraska - Lincoln
William J. Smith, Georgia State University
Mary Beth Walker, Georgia State University (Contact Author)

"Cost Savings From Pupil Migration to Private Schools"
Alex Grecu, Clemson University (Contact Author)
Cotton M. Lindsay, Clemson University

"Do Public School Facing Vouchers Behave Strategically? Evidence From Florida"
Rajashri Chakrabarti, Harvard University (Contact Author)

Discussants:

Tin-Chun Lin, Indiana University - Northwest
Dave E. Marcotte, University of Maryland, Baltimore County

Session Chairs:

Dave E. Marcotte, University of Maryland, Baltimore County

Papers:

"A Second Parenthood: Effects of Caring for Grandchildren on Grandparents' Economic Well-Being"
Ying Wang, University of Maryland, Baltimore County (Contact Author)
Dave E. Marcotte, University of Maryland, Baltimore County

"Grandparents Raising Grandchildren: Theory and Reality"
Minghua Li, University of New Hampshire (Contact Author)

"Head Start Participation and Childhood Obesity"
David E. Frisvold, Vanderbilt University (Contact Author)

Discussants:

Chung-Ping A. Loh, University of North Florida
David Mitch, University of Maryland, Baltimore County