CLThe University of Chile's study warns that proposed changes to the School Admission System (SAE) by the government could increase school segregation and reverse previous progress. The government's proposal, known as 'Elección Mutua' (Mutual Choice), allows schools with high demand to select students through their own admission process, while maintaining a quota for priority students (those from disadvantaged backgrounds). Researchers simulated the effects of this change using real data from the 2024 SAE admissions process, analyzing over 200,000 student applications. Their findings indicate that the proposed 20% quota for priority students is insufficient to reduce socioeconomic segregation, which requires quotas between 50% and 70%. Additionally, introducing academic performance as a selection criterion rather than a tiebreaker would further increase segregation. The study suggests that implementing these changes would not significantly harm families, as most students would still be assigned to their first choice.
Bias read (Center): The article presents a balanced analysis of the proposed educational reforms, citing research conducted by the University of Chile and highlighting both potential benefits and risks. It does not take a clear ideological stance but focuses on presenting the findings of the study objectively. The tone
