Schools and Society

The average amount of money a school spends to educate a student for one year

• spending per pupil
• school funding gap
• corporate-education partnership
• budget

The problem that occurs when schools in districts with lower levels of income from property taxes have a higher proportion of students who are low-income and need a higher level of services

• budget
• school funding gap
• spending per pupil
• at risk

The differences in learning and graduation rates among schools, often linked to differences in school populations and funding

• achievement gap
• at risk
• zero tolerance policy
• corporate-education partnership

An arrangement in which a business or industry provides support for a school, which may involve financial resources, sharing expertise, or a variety of other forms of help

• at risk
• achievement
• corporate-education partnership
• zero tolerance policy

Describes students or groups with characteristics that make them more likely to fail academically

• achievement
• school funding gap
• zero tolerance policy
• at risk

An adult who commits to a longterm relationship with a student to provide support, guidance, and help

• mentor
• boss
• pupil
• principal

Intimidation or bullying through e-mail, social networking sites, text messaging or other electronic means

• cyberbullying

• stalking

• at risk

• zero tolerance

A policy that states that prohibited behaviors and actions will not be tolerated—no exceptions.

• zero tolerance policy
• expulsion
• at risk
• impatient

When a student loses the right to attend school for a specified period of time.

• in school suspension
• expulsion
• at risk
• zero tolerance policy

It passes laws and makes major decisions related to education. It also decides how much it will spend each year for education.

• legislature
• state board of education
• superintendent of public instruction
• state department of education