Funding Tennessee's Public Schools

Abigail, Aiden, and Rohan are part of a debate team in their public school. They are discussing the strategy known as for public school funding. What is it?

• Outcome-based funding

• Student-based funding

• District-based funding

• Teacher-based funding

Harper, Abigail, and Nora are all students at the same school. When determining the amount of funding each student needs, what factors are considered?

• Teachers, school facilities, materials, and transportation

• Student's age and grade level

• Number of siblings in the same school

• Parent's income level

David, Benjamin, and Sophia are students with unique learning needs. What additional services may be considered for them?

• Services for students with disabilities or unique learning needs

• Extra vacation days

• Access to exclusive school events

• Free school meals

Emma, Elijah, and Aria are planning to attend a summer class. Which of the following is an example of direct funding for their specific opportunity?

• Summer classes

• Teacher training programs

• School maintenance and repairs

• Administrative salaries

Hannah, Sophia, and Avery are part of a school district that receives funding based on what criteria?

• The number of students enrolled in their district

• The number of students like Hannah, Sophia, and Avery participating in extracurricular activities

• The academic achievements of students like Hannah, Sophia, and Avery

• The performance evaluations of their teachers

Kai, David, and Aiden are all students in the same school district. What does the school's funding approach aim to recognize and meet?

• The needs of each individual student, like Kai, David, and Aiden

• The needs of the school district

• The needs of the teachers

• The needs of the state government

Based on the feedback from teachers across the state, what has been observed about students like Kai, Mason, and Benjamin?

• Every child, including Kai, Mason, and Benjamin, has potential

• Every child, including Kai, Mason, and Benjamin, is the same

• Every child, including Kai, Mason, and Benjamin, needs the same amount of funding

• Every child, including Kai, Mason, and Benjamin, should attend private schools

Maya, Arjun, and Olivia are part of a school district that is considering adopting student-based funding. What is the main goal of this funding approach?

• To provide equal funding to all students, including Maya, Arjun, and Olivia

• To empower every Tennessee child, like Maya, Arjun, and Olivia, to succeed

• To reduce the overall education budget of the school district where Maya, Arjun, and Olivia study

• To prioritize funding for urban schools, such as the one attended by Maya, Arjun, and Olivia

James, Harper, and Aiden are participating in a quiz competition. What grade level are they likely in, considering the difficulty level of this quiz?

• Grade 1

• Grade 5

• Grade 10

• Grade 14

Isla, Grace, and Ethan are students at a local school. The school has adopted a student-based funding system. What is the purpose of this system?

• To limit funding for students with disabilities

• To increase funding for private schools

• To ensure every student, including Isla, Grace, and Ethan, receives necessary funding

• To decrease funding for rural schools