Writing & Rita
Overall statement about the root cause of the problem is called?
Thesis
What act from the office of Education gave support for land-grant colleges and universities?
Second Moril Act
Began in 1965, provides high school students with opportunities to attend college
Upward Bound
This is the most important variable in student achievement and success in a classroom
Teacher Quality
How many sick days does a teacher get in Kentucky?
10 Sick Days
Opposing view to a claim
Counter Claim
What act focused on agriculture, industry, and home economic training for high school students?
George Barden Act
What is one example of why someone would need a 504 plan?
Medical Conditions like Diabetes, Asthma, Chron's Disease...
All states got these in the 1950s, set a standard for the teaching profession across the nation
Teaching Certificate Criteria
What is the largest cost in a school district's budget?
Personnel
Rita says scoring a paper +2 rather than -18 improves what in students?
Self Confidence
2015 Obama waiver, Focused more on college and graduation rates. High school dropout rates decreased.
ESSA Every Student Succeeds Act
A teacher training program in low-income rural areas with teacher shortages
National Teacher Corporation
We all agree we need better teachers. What is the main problem?
Teaching Profession Hinders Growth
Students with individual plans to accommodate their needs due to a medical condition that hinders their academic success.
504 Plan
What 2 reasons does Rita give for why students drop out? What is 1 reason she doesn't give?
Poverty and Low Attendance
Negative Peer Influence
What federal aid provides money to schools for low socio-economic children?
Title 1
Began in 1960, Summer Catch-up program provides additional instruction to poor students entering school
Headstart
Bill that began in 1944, offers assistance to veterans by providing college opportunities.
GI Bill
First federal education legislation, resulted in expansion of public education over the past 75 years.
National Defense Act
5 challenges for improving teaching profession
Workload, Isolation, No Autonomy, Little Downtime, and teachers receive little feedback.
What federal funding program requires all school districts to ensure equality in funding of female and male sports?
Title 9
(Title IX)
Created in 19th century, established a national school system and a way to collect information.
The Federal Department of Education
(George Bush) Law began in 2002, meant for students to receive equal instruction. Resulted in demanding results and sanctions.
NCLB No Child Left Behind
What event caused the National Defense Act to be put into place?
Sputnik