Educatioal Politics
What does “educational politics” mean?
Using power and influence to affect school decisions and policies
Who runs local school districts?
Local school boards
What does the federal government mainly provide?
Funding and regulations
What is the main source of local school funding?
Property taxes
What does “equity” mean in education?
Fair access to resources
Name one group that influences school policies
Parents, teachers, students, taxpayers, or special-interest groups
What is the superintendent’s role?
Manages schools and carries out policies
What law replaced No Child Left Behind?
Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA)
What percent of funding comes from the federal government?
About 8–9%
What is vertical equity?
Giving more support to students with greater needs
Why should teachers understand politics?
To influence school reform and decisions
What gives states control over education?
Hint: Its an Amendment
The 10th Amendment
Name one way the federal government influences schools
Funding, regulating, research, or setting goals
What are the 3 funding sources?
Local, state, federal
Name one reform to fix funding inequality
Redistricting or new funding formulas
What are two things politics affects in schools?
Funding, curriculum, testing, or policies
Name one power states have over schools
Set curriculum, taxes, or teacher certification
What was the G.I. Bill?
Helped veterans pay for education
Why is funding unequal between schools?
Property wealth differences
Why do poor districts struggle more?
Less tax revenue and resources
What does it mean that education is “not apolitical”?
Schools are always influenced by politics
What is school-based management?
Giving decision-making power to teachers, parents, and staff
What does Title I funding support?
Schools with low-income students
What happened to school funding during the Great Recession?
It decreased and schools cut programs/teachers
What is one effect of inequity?
Fewer opportunities (teachers, tech, programs)