School Governance
Are school board members elected?
Yes
What does school choice allow?
It allows parents to make decisions about where their children attend school.
What is the abbreviation for No Child Left Behind?
NCLB
What is the grade/age range of for profit schools?
K-12 and college
What is the main reason for homeschooling by parents?
Religious Convictions
Who are the mediators between school board members and principals?
Superintendents
What is one type of school involved in public school choice?
Magnet schools, public charter schools, alternate schools within a district
Are parents given the option of school choice under No Child Left Behind?
What's one pro for "for profit schools"?
Practical programs are offered to working students, flexibility, skill-based training, high acceptance rates with open admission, career-focused education, etc.
What are the three original main reasons for public schooling?
Socialization, Common Morality, and Culture
How many ways can political power be applied (according to the text)?
3 ways
What percent of private schools have a religious affiliation?
82%
In what year is action taken when a school is not achieving their adequate yearly progress?
The 4th year
What is one con for "for profit schools"?
Expensive, high dropout rates, poor reputations, mainly online learning, etc.
What is one reason why parents and schools are against homeschooling?
Parents don't have education degrees, students may not have proper socialization, it's harder to report abuse at home, etc.
Name one way political power is applied to schools
1. Voting for representative in federal and state legislature 2. Voting for local school board 3. Selecting a school for your child
Who was the man that believed competition would break public school monopolies?
Milton Friedman
What is one reason why school transfers are automatically permitted under No Child Left Behind?
1. When a school is "persistently dangerous" 2. When a student becomes victim to a violent crime
What is the name of the popular British multinational education program?
Pearson
How many students are exclusively online learning as of 2023?
1.6 million
Group of individuals that exercise control over public schools through election...
School Board
Name one of the two most popular types of school choice plans.
Public School Choice & Private School
What two Titles are listed under No Child Left Behind requirements?
Title I and Title II
When was the Education Industry Association (EIA) founded?
1990
What is the name of the hub where students would begin their online classes in this futuristic digital-only education?
"Social Center"