"A Different Approach to Budgeting"

Front

What is participatory budgeting (PB)?

Back

Participatory budgeting (PB) is a budgeting process that allows community members, including students, to participate in deciding how money is spent.

Front

What is the main idea of the passage 'A Different Approach to Budgeting'?

Back

The main idea is that participatory budgeting is a system where students have the chance to influence how school funds are spent.

Front

What is a concern about giving students a role in budgeting decisions?

Back

A concern is that students will make impractical decisions that are not beneficial to the school.

Front

What does the mention of $250,000 spent by students in Arizona suggest?

Back

It suggests that some people question whether the students spent the money wisely.

Front

What does it mean when people say the amount given for student projects isn’t enough?

Back

It means that some believe the funding is insufficient to make a real impact on the projects.

Front

How does participatory budgeting differ from traditional budgeting?

Back

Unlike traditional budgeting, participatory budgeting allows community members, including students, to have a say in how money is spent.

Front

Why might budgeting in schools be important for students?

Back

It teaches students about financial management and the importance of making informed decisions.

Front

What is one potential benefit of participatory budgeting for students?

Back

It empowers students by giving them a voice in how school funds are allocated.

Front

What is a potential drawback of participatory budgeting?

Back

It may lead to impractical decisions if students lack experience in budgeting.

Front

What role do teachers play in participatory budgeting?

Back

Teachers can guide students in the budgeting process but do not solely make the decisions.