Professional Education Organizations
What does NEA stand for?
National Education Association
What does PTO stand for?
Parent-Teacher Organization
What is Privatization Efforts?
cost-efficient services but can negatively impact the quality of education by resulting in cost-cutting
Does not have what for of authority over education?
What does AFT stand for?
American Federation of Teachers
What does PTA stand for?
Parent-Teacher Association
What is Purchasing Pressures?
Businesses often use schools to market their products directly and the funds are given back as educational initiatives
What ability does The Federal Courts have?
change the laws on education
Who is included under NEA?
educators, students, parents, activists, and people from the community
What level of influence do parents have in education?
The most influence
What is Balancing Act?
Ensures equal access to foster excellence without losing sight of traditional values
What does the U.S Department of Education do?
regulates programs passed by Congress and/or administers funds based on accreditation status
Who is included under AFT?
Teacher Labor Union
Parents are the only ones that ____ their students from year to year
Follow
Funding vs. Demand
Due to limited resources, schools must decide between hiring more teachers, upgrading facilities, or adopting new programs
Many ____ ____ have shaped the education system
court cases
How do these organizations help state politicians?
State politicians seek them for advice, help them understand the education system, and what is best for the students
What do parents do with the education system and why?
Parents push the education system to do what is best for their children
How much money is estimated that students between the ages of 4 and 19 spend in a year?
$200 Billion
What did the Brown vs Board of Education of Topeka case do?