State School System
Who has the closest hierarchy to the Local School District?
State Board of Education
The role of teacher organizations has decreased, True or False?
False
Approximately half of public-school financing comes from the federal government, with the rest coming from state and local governments, True or False?
False
What program was created to improve learning and social skills as well as health status of pre-school children in poverty?
Head Start
Which level represents the citizens of the district?
The Local School Board
What is the most common response from educators about what (who) has the most influence on students? Give a reason why....
Parents
The United States spends 13.5% of its GDP (Gross Domestic Product) on public elementary and secondary education, True or False?
False, 3.5%
What are some examples of Compensatory Programs to attempt to help older individuals?
Who assigns the local superintendent?
The local school board.
Why do businesses sponsor and become involved in schools?
They both gain finances; the businesses target children and teens (which are in schools) because they influence spending up to 670 billion each year.
The total amount of money available to a school district is made by what?
Locally raised revenues, state aid, federal aid, and miscellaneous revenues.
What successful compensatory program includes 90 minutes of uninterrupted reading and instruction each day?
Sucess for All
The administration and operation of public education are primarily the responsibility of each state, True or False?
True
Does privatization lead to academic improvement and what factors play into the student's education from it?
No, the private companies care more about money and will hire inexperienced staff and unlicensed teachers.
What financial factor has the "most effect" on a child's education?
Property Value
What is the most obvious gain or benefit made by students apart of Head Start?
Social-Emotional skills
Which amendment reserves all powers to the state and the people that are not specifically designated to the federal government?
The 10th
What court case ruled that "separate but equal" had no place in public education?
Brown V. Board
Compensatory education was formalized in the section of what 1965 document?
Title I, Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA)
What is the term for Beginning such programs early in a child life- this may provide the key to success in compensatory education programs?