Search results for author:"Renfu Luo"
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Does computer-assisted learning improve learning outcomes? Evidence from a randomized experiment in migrant schools in Beijing
Fang Lai; Renfu Luo; Linxiu Zhang; Xinzhe Huang; Scott Rozelle
Economics of Education Review Vol. 47, No. 1 (August 2015) pp. 34–48
The education of the disadvantaged population has been a long-standing challenge to education systems in both developed and developing countries. Although computer-assisted learning (CAL) has been considered one alternative to improve learning...
Language: English
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The effect of primary school mergers on academic performance of students in rural China
Chengfang Liu; Linxiu Zhang; Renfu Luo; Scott Rozelle; Prashant Loyalka
International Journal of Educational Development Vol. 30, No. 6 pp. 570–585
We examine the impact of primary school mergers on academic performance of students using a dataset that we collected using a survey designed specifically to examine changes in the academic performance of students before and after their schools were ...
Language: English
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The impact of vouchers on preschool attendance and elementary school readiness: A randomized controlled trial in rural China
Ho Lun Wong; Renfu Luo; Linxiu Zhang; Scott Rozelle
Economics of Education Review Vol. 35, No. 1 (August 2013) pp. 53–65
Although preschool has been shown to improve children's school readiness in many developing countries, preschool attendance in poor rural areas of China is still low. The high cost of preschool is often regarded as a major barrier to attendance. In...
Language: English
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The education of China's migrant children: The missing link in China's education system
Fang Lai; Chengfang Liu; Renfu Luo; Linxiu Zhang; Xiaochen Ma; Yujie Bai; Brian Sharbono; Scott Rozelle
International Journal of Educational Development Vol. 37, No. 1 (July 2014) pp. 68–77
This paper examines the academic performance of migrant students in China and explores determinants of their performance. The paper compares academic performance, student backgrounds and measures of school quality between private schools attended...
Language: English
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Do you get what you pay for with school-based health programs? Evidence from a child nutrition experiment in rural China
Sean Sylvia; Renfu Luo; Linxiu Zhang; Yaojiang Shi; Alexis Medina; Scott Rozelle
Economics of Education Review Vol. 37, No. 1 (December 2013) pp. 1–12
This study uses a randomized controlled trial of a school-based anemia reduction program in rural China to examine how increased school emphasis on health promotion affects academic performance. Although education and health promotion are...
Language: English
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Dropping out: Why are students leaving junior high in China's poor rural areas?
Hongmei Yi; Linxiu Zhang; Renfu Luo; Yaojiang Shi; Di Mo; Xinxin Chen; Carl Brinton; Scott Rozelle
International Journal of Educational Development Vol. 32, No. 4 (July 2012) pp. 555–563
Despite requirements of and support for universal education up to grade 9, there are concerning reports that poor rural areas in China suffer from high and maybe even rising dropout rates. Although aggregated statistics from the Ministry of...
Language: English
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Early commitment on financial aid and college decision making of poor students: Evidence from a randomized evaluation in rural China
Chengfang Liu; Linxiu Zhang; Renfu Luo; Xiaobing Wang; Scott Rozelle; Brian Sharbono; Jennifer Adams; Yaojiang Shi; Ai Yue; Hongbin Li; Thomas Glauben
Economics of Education Review Vol. 30, No. 4 (August 2011) pp. 627–640
Many educational systems have struggled with the question about how best to give out financial aid. In particular, if students do not know the amount of financial aid that they can receive before they make a decision about where to go to college and ...
Language: English