Teacher Salaries/School Funding
What are the two main factors that impact a teacher’s salary?
Education level and years of experience
Which ancient philosopher said knowledge is virtue?
Socrates
What is hidden curriculum?
Anything students learn that is not directly taught or stated in the curriculum; learned through socialization.
What are the requirements to be a member of a school board?
You must be over 18, a registered voter, resident of the city and a high school graduate.
What does IEP stand for and what is it?
Individualized Education Program – a specialized learning plan designed for a student with special learning needs or a disability; legally required for all students in public schools who need it
What is the average annual salary of a first-year teacher in California?
$47,000
________ ______ is the father of American Education.
Horace Mann; he addressed significant educational topics like school buildings, discipline, moral values and emphasized the economic value of education.
Name four things children learn through hidden curriculum.
Working with peers, meeting deadlines, socializing, responsibility, fairness, work ethic, honesty, how to respond to people of authority (teacher)
Name two common reasons why parents choose to homeschool their children.
To provide religious/moral instruction, concern/dissatisfaction with the school in their area, child has special needs or a physical/mental health problem, parents has interest in a nontraditional education
The CDC estimated that 1 in 49 children were diagnosed with ________ in 2018.
Autism
What percentage of school funding comes from the federal government?
Only 10%; the rest comes from state funds and local taxes.
Name all six educational philosophies.
Essentialism, Perennialism, Progressivism, Behaviorism, Social Reconstructionism and Existentialism
What are the three purposes of education as described by Spring?
Economic, political and social
What schools are publicly funded but NOT subject to all of the rules and that apply to public schools?
Charter schools
Mrs. McAllister told us to presume _________ when working with students with special needs in the classroom.
Competence
What is one thing future teachers can do in undergrad to increase their salaries when they become a teacher?
Take extra units, beyond what is required; more units = higher pay
What were the goals of the Civil Rights Act of 1964?
To end racial segregation and discrimination in schools that receive federal funds.
What are some economic goals of education?
Train a skilled workforce to build a stronger economy, improve the quality of workers to increase economic growth, give everyone equal opportunity to compete for jobs in the economy. BONUS 100pts: Explain the human capital theory.
Does California require parents with homeschooled children to send test scores/professional evaluations of student progress to the state?
No, California just requires that parents to notify the state that they are homeschooling their child.
Name two signs of autism.
Sensory issues, difficulties socializing, communication issues, motor difficulties (mind/body disconnect), anxiety
How does the Local Control Funding Formula (LCFF) work?
Schools are given grade-specific base grants and receive additional funds based on the needs/demographics of their student population. Schools with larger percentages of high-needs students receive the most additional funding.
A school whose goal is to address big social issues and questions to build a better society employ which educational philosophy?
Social Reconstructionism
What level of education do economists believe to be the most supportive of economic growth and reducing poverty?
Preschool
Describe what a school voucher is.
A certificate of funding given to parents by the government in which parents can use to send their child to a school of their choosing
How did PL 94-142 Education for All Handicapped Children Act change the American education system for students with special needs?
Provided children with disabilities a right to a free education and required public schools to craft a specialized learning plan tailored to their needs/accommodations.