Who Is Responsible for Schools? (PART 1)

How does the educational system in the United States differ from other countries?

• It is based on a national system.

• It has a uniform quality across all states.

• It is not based on a national system.

• It is controlled by a single federal entity.

Who primarily controls public education in the United States?

• The federal government

• Local communities

• Individual state governments

• Private organizations

What is the primary role of the state legislature in education?

• To certify teachers

• To allocate money to school districts

• To pass laws and make major decisions related to education

• To act as a spokesperson for the state board of education

Who is responsible for providing leadership in educational policymaking at the state level?

• The superintendent of public instruction

• The state board of education

• The state department of education

• The local school districts

What is the role of the superintendent of public instruction?

• To certify teachers

• To allocate funds to school districts

• To act as a link between the state legislature and the state board of education

• To promote state education standards

Which agency is responsible for certifying teachers?

• The state legislature

• The state board of education

• The superintendent of public instruction

• The state department of education

What is the main responsibility of local school districts?

• To pass laws related to education

• To provide education for students within their boundaries

• To certify teachers

• To allocate funds to state departments

What is the primary role of a school board?

• To teach students directly

• To set policies and make decisions about school operations

• To manage classroom activities

• To hire teachers for individual schools

What is one of the responsibilities of the school board mentioned in the text?

• Teaching students

• Overseeing classroom activities

• Approving school curriculum

• Conducting parent-teacher meetings

How are school board meetings generally made accessible to the public?

• By sending personal invitations

• By broadcasting on television

• By holding them in private

• By posting them on social media