Policy Affecting the School Community Quiz

Who typically makes decisions about funding for public schools at the state level?

• Local school board

• State legislature

• Parent-teacher organization

• Media organizations

What is one example of a policy a state legislature might pass that affects schools?

• Adding new sports teams

• Cutting funding for education

• Selecting classroom teachers

• Choosing the school mascot

Which of the following is an example of a family influencing school policy?

• The governor signing a budget bill

• A parent advocating for a healthier school lunch program

• A business sponsoring a sports team

• A news station reporting on education issues

How can a business affect a local school?

• By passing new education laws

• By setting student achievement standards

• By donating funds for school events

• By running school board meetings

Which of the following is an example of a community organization impacting a school?

• Providing after-school programs

• Creating new state education policies

• Publishing news articles about schools

• Hiring school principals

What role might the media play in shaping school policies?

• Approving school budgets

• Reporting on school-related issues

• Deciding which teachers to hire

• Organizing school board elections

How can local government affect schools?

• Setting national education standards

• Providing funding for new facilities

• Changing federal testing requirements

• Writing news articles about schools

What is one example of a decision a family might make that affects a school?

• Voting on a new state law

• Approving teacher salaries

• Hosting community events at school

How can community organizations support schools?

• By cutting the school’s budget

• By offering volunteer programs and resources

• By creating laws to govern schools

• By choosing school textbooks